sharkenleo
04-02-2012, 02:21 PM
NBA (http://www.nba.com/powerrankings/)
# 2. A brief, four-game stretch of suffocating defense didn't last, but the Spurs have still won seven straight and 10 of their last 11. That sets up a great matchup between two red-hot teams in Boston on Wednesday, but the Spurs will first need to take care of business in Cleveland the night before.
ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nba/powerrankings/_/year/2012/week/14)
# 2. Bowing at the altar of Pop: San Antonio has the league's No. 3 road record (15-10) after an 0-5 start that prompted the coach to memorably announce that "we suck on the road." Bowing at the altar of Pop II: Timmy, Manu and Tony have all played in the same game only 18 times all season. #howdoeshekeepdoingit?
NY Daily News (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nba-power-rankings-carmelo-anthony-knicks-rebounding-list-article-1.1053400)
# 3. The Spurs have had Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker all take the court in the same game for only 17 games this season, but they're 13-4 in those contests.
Bleacher Report (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1128378-nba-power-rankings-how-jeremy-lins-injury-shakes-up-power-structure)
# 3. Is it any surprise that the Spurs once again find themselves near the top of the rankings? As long as Tim Duncan is still playing, they will continue their strong play and contend for a title.
The Spurs are riding a seven-game winning streak, and they have won nine out of their last 10 games, making them the hottest team in the NBA at the moment.
If Manu Ginobili can somehow manage to get healthy for the stretch run, they might win another championship.
Opposing Views (http://www.opposingviews.com/i/sports/behind-basket-power-rankings-24)
# 1. It’s scary to think the Spurs still barely look like they’re trying. Not only that, Duncan is starting to put up the quietest double-doubles in the league just to remind fans that are paying attention that he can do it pretty much whenever he wants (it’s called a post-season precursor).
# 2. A brief, four-game stretch of suffocating defense didn't last, but the Spurs have still won seven straight and 10 of their last 11. That sets up a great matchup between two red-hot teams in Boston on Wednesday, but the Spurs will first need to take care of business in Cleveland the night before.
ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nba/powerrankings/_/year/2012/week/14)
# 2. Bowing at the altar of Pop: San Antonio has the league's No. 3 road record (15-10) after an 0-5 start that prompted the coach to memorably announce that "we suck on the road." Bowing at the altar of Pop II: Timmy, Manu and Tony have all played in the same game only 18 times all season. #howdoeshekeepdoingit?
NY Daily News (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nba-power-rankings-carmelo-anthony-knicks-rebounding-list-article-1.1053400)
# 3. The Spurs have had Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker all take the court in the same game for only 17 games this season, but they're 13-4 in those contests.
Bleacher Report (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1128378-nba-power-rankings-how-jeremy-lins-injury-shakes-up-power-structure)
# 3. Is it any surprise that the Spurs once again find themselves near the top of the rankings? As long as Tim Duncan is still playing, they will continue their strong play and contend for a title.
The Spurs are riding a seven-game winning streak, and they have won nine out of their last 10 games, making them the hottest team in the NBA at the moment.
If Manu Ginobili can somehow manage to get healthy for the stretch run, they might win another championship.
Opposing Views (http://www.opposingviews.com/i/sports/behind-basket-power-rankings-24)
# 1. It’s scary to think the Spurs still barely look like they’re trying. Not only that, Duncan is starting to put up the quietest double-doubles in the league just to remind fans that are paying attention that he can do it pretty much whenever he wants (it’s called a post-season precursor).