Post by Play on Aug 9, 2005 13:29:03 GMT -5
i did alot of this last nite so excuse the mistakes and shit
Miami Heat/1st Atlantic
Record: 22-5
Last Ten 8-2
Previous Ranking:2
Current Rank:1
Key Wins: HEAT 113, Wizards 110,HEAT 101, Kings 88
Key Losses:BUCKS 105, Heat 73,Timberwolves 97, HEAT 88
The Skinny:The Heat are starting to get everything in gear and roll with it. Shaq i domination the Post while Wade and Odom are proving to be more then just accessories to the big guy. This team is playing pretty solid and if they get some improvment out of guard Jamal Crawford things could be come very Scary in the east.
Milwaukee Bucks/1st Central
Record: 15-6
Last Ten 6-4
Previous Ranking:1
Current Rank:2
Key Wins: BUCKS 105, Heat 73
Key Losses:HAWKS 99, Bucks 84
The Skinny: Bucks are playing Great Defense. Led by one of the leagues best Ron Artest. Hes not just providing the defensive, hes also bring the offensive game with him too. Shooting an astounding 48.8% from the field. Artest is probably having his best season to date hopefully he can keep out of trouble and keep the bucks in the race in the Eastern Conference.
Sacramento Kings/2nd Pacific
Record: 16-8
Last Ten 5-5
Previous Ranking:5
Current Rank:3
Key Wins: KINGS 111, Pistons 108
Key Losses:SPURS 126, Kings 120,CLIPPERS 113, Kings 94
The Skinny: The Kings are actually Winning who would of thought that?? Peja Stojakovic is having an MVP year as he keeps the Kings goin forward. He also has a great side kick in Steve Francis who is finally not complaing and putting up pretty good numbers. Hopefully the Kings keep this core together and move forward.
Seattle Supersonics/1st Pacific
Record: 19-10
Last Ten 5-5
Previous Ranking: 4
Current Rank:4
Key Wins: SUPERSONICS 116, Suns 113
Key Losses:GRIZZLIES 102, Supersonics 93
The Skinny: Defense anyone?? Oblivious not in Seattle where GM Jayborne Teaches shoot first and then Defend but its working for them as they are scoring off the Charts with 109ppg. Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis are starting to look like an elite duo while journeyman Antoine Walker is looking like a GREAT 3rd option. Run and Gun at its best here people.
Philadelphia 76ers/2nd Atlantic
Record: 15-9
Last Ten 6-4
Previous Ranking:8
Current Rank:5
Key Wins: 76ers 110, WIZARDS 99
Key Losses:BULLS 105, 76ers 104
The Skinny::The "Self Proclaimed" Best backcourt in the League is holding that claim down for now. Iverson and Marbury are a Deadly Duo who cant be stoped in the open court. This team is playing pretty good offense and not so bad defense. Only if they can get a legit 3rd option they would be set.
Washington Wizards/3rd Atlantic
Record: 17-11
Last Ten 6-4
Previous Ranking: 16
Current Rank:6
Key Wins: WIZARDS 104, Pacers 103
Key Losses:HEAT 113, Wizards 110
The Skinny: This team is slowing moving up these rankings. Led By do it all guard Gilbert Arenas the wizards are looking like a team prime for a playoff run. There's not many weekness here but an upgrade at PG would be very beneficial to them or move Gil there and let Caron play the 2. A move like that might have them challenging the heat in the atlantic.
Indiana Pacers/3rd Central
Record: 15-11
Last Ten 7-3
Previous Ranking: 10
Current Rank:7
Key Wins: PACERS 130, Clippers 77
Key Losses:WIZARDS 104, Pacers 103,MAVERICKS 104, Pacers 84
The Skinny: Jermaine O'Neal WOW!! Thats all i can say hes having the best year of his pro career right now and finally the pacers are starting to get it under control after a horrible start. Kwame Brown is showing superstar flashes in limited minutes per game. and Mike Redd is providing a Great 2nd option to JO this team is one of the best in the east on paper now hopefully they can turn that in to reality. Indiana Pacers are in the building muthafuckas!!!!!!
Detroit Pistons/2nd Central
Record: 16-10
Last Ten 4-6
Previous Ranking: 9
Current Rank:8
Key Wins: PISTONS 104, 76ers 102
Key Losses:CLIPPERS 104, Pistons 85
The Skinny: Richard Hamilton is playing some the best basketball in his career and people are finally starting to realize why Michael Jordan boasted about this guy. The Pistons lack a 3rd option. Rasheed hasnet been the same since he got here and Tayshuan Prince is still showing signs hes not ready to be that Guy. Look for the pistons to makes some moves that will help them in the forseeable future.
Dallas Mavericks/1st Midwest
Record: 15-11
Last Ten 5-5
Previous Ranking: 11
Current Rank:9
Key Wins: Mavericks 105, CAVALIERS 102
Key Losses:TRAILBLAZERS 78, Mavericks 77
The Skinny: Wheres the Help for Dirk? Mavs should be playing better then this. But trading 4 players of their core hurts. Daniels and Howard will come back to Hunt GM Ballershooter and dampier is having a monster year in washington at the moment. The mavs pulled the trigger too quickly on some of these deal i really dont know which way they are going.
Los Angeles Clippers/3rd Pacific
Record: 12-9
Last Ten 7-3
Previous Ranking: 21
Current Rank:10
Key Wins: CLIPPERS 104, Pistons 85
Key Losses:TIMBERWOLVES 107, Clippers 86
The Skinny: The Clippers are actually winning!! Can the Lakers Say that lol. This Clips are playing solid ball right now if they can add a PG to take some pressure off of Ronald Murray whos more suited to play the SG they can make a serious push in the west.
Minnesota Timberwolves/2nd Midwest
Record: 13-11
Last Ten 8-2
Previous Ranking: 18
Current Rank:11
Key Wins: TIMBERWOLVES 107, Clippers 86
Key Losses:WIZARDS 104, Timberwolves 85
The Skinny: KG is still carrying the team. Manu is suppose to be the answer to KG prayers lets hope he can turn out. But the wolves have been playing solid ball lately even with out a legit guy next to KG. If manu breakout the twolves will be armed and Dangerous.
Miami Heat/1st Atlantic
Record: 22-5
Last Ten 8-2
Previous Ranking:2
Current Rank:1
Key Wins: HEAT 113, Wizards 110,HEAT 101, Kings 88
Key Losses:BUCKS 105, Heat 73,Timberwolves 97, HEAT 88
The Skinny:The Heat are starting to get everything in gear and roll with it. Shaq i domination the Post while Wade and Odom are proving to be more then just accessories to the big guy. This team is playing pretty solid and if they get some improvment out of guard Jamal Crawford things could be come very Scary in the east.
Milwaukee Bucks/1st Central
Record: 15-6
Last Ten 6-4
Previous Ranking:1
Current Rank:2
Key Wins: BUCKS 105, Heat 73
Key Losses:HAWKS 99, Bucks 84
The Skinny: Bucks are playing Great Defense. Led by one of the leagues best Ron Artest. Hes not just providing the defensive, hes also bring the offensive game with him too. Shooting an astounding 48.8% from the field. Artest is probably having his best season to date hopefully he can keep out of trouble and keep the bucks in the race in the Eastern Conference.
Sacramento Kings/2nd Pacific
Record: 16-8
Last Ten 5-5
Previous Ranking:5
Current Rank:3
Key Wins: KINGS 111, Pistons 108
Key Losses:SPURS 126, Kings 120,CLIPPERS 113, Kings 94
The Skinny: The Kings are actually Winning who would of thought that?? Peja Stojakovic is having an MVP year as he keeps the Kings goin forward. He also has a great side kick in Steve Francis who is finally not complaing and putting up pretty good numbers. Hopefully the Kings keep this core together and move forward.
Seattle Supersonics/1st Pacific
Record: 19-10
Last Ten 5-5
Previous Ranking: 4
Current Rank:4
Key Wins: SUPERSONICS 116, Suns 113
Key Losses:GRIZZLIES 102, Supersonics 93
The Skinny: Defense anyone?? Oblivious not in Seattle where GM Jayborne Teaches shoot first and then Defend but its working for them as they are scoring off the Charts with 109ppg. Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis are starting to look like an elite duo while journeyman Antoine Walker is looking like a GREAT 3rd option. Run and Gun at its best here people.
Philadelphia 76ers/2nd Atlantic
Record: 15-9
Last Ten 6-4
Previous Ranking:8
Current Rank:5
Key Wins: 76ers 110, WIZARDS 99
Key Losses:BULLS 105, 76ers 104
The Skinny::The "Self Proclaimed" Best backcourt in the League is holding that claim down for now. Iverson and Marbury are a Deadly Duo who cant be stoped in the open court. This team is playing pretty good offense and not so bad defense. Only if they can get a legit 3rd option they would be set.
Washington Wizards/3rd Atlantic
Record: 17-11
Last Ten 6-4
Previous Ranking: 16
Current Rank:6
Key Wins: WIZARDS 104, Pacers 103
Key Losses:HEAT 113, Wizards 110
The Skinny: This team is slowing moving up these rankings. Led By do it all guard Gilbert Arenas the wizards are looking like a team prime for a playoff run. There's not many weekness here but an upgrade at PG would be very beneficial to them or move Gil there and let Caron play the 2. A move like that might have them challenging the heat in the atlantic.
Indiana Pacers/3rd Central
Record: 15-11
Last Ten 7-3
Previous Ranking: 10
Current Rank:7
Key Wins: PACERS 130, Clippers 77
Key Losses:WIZARDS 104, Pacers 103,MAVERICKS 104, Pacers 84
The Skinny: Jermaine O'Neal WOW!! Thats all i can say hes having the best year of his pro career right now and finally the pacers are starting to get it under control after a horrible start. Kwame Brown is showing superstar flashes in limited minutes per game. and Mike Redd is providing a Great 2nd option to JO this team is one of the best in the east on paper now hopefully they can turn that in to reality. Indiana Pacers are in the building muthafuckas!!!!!!
Detroit Pistons/2nd Central
Record: 16-10
Last Ten 4-6
Previous Ranking: 9
Current Rank:8
Key Wins: PISTONS 104, 76ers 102
Key Losses:CLIPPERS 104, Pistons 85
The Skinny: Richard Hamilton is playing some the best basketball in his career and people are finally starting to realize why Michael Jordan boasted about this guy. The Pistons lack a 3rd option. Rasheed hasnet been the same since he got here and Tayshuan Prince is still showing signs hes not ready to be that Guy. Look for the pistons to makes some moves that will help them in the forseeable future.
Dallas Mavericks/1st Midwest
Record: 15-11
Last Ten 5-5
Previous Ranking: 11
Current Rank:9
Key Wins: Mavericks 105, CAVALIERS 102
Key Losses:TRAILBLAZERS 78, Mavericks 77
The Skinny: Wheres the Help for Dirk? Mavs should be playing better then this. But trading 4 players of their core hurts. Daniels and Howard will come back to Hunt GM Ballershooter and dampier is having a monster year in washington at the moment. The mavs pulled the trigger too quickly on some of these deal i really dont know which way they are going.
Los Angeles Clippers/3rd Pacific
Record: 12-9
Last Ten 7-3
Previous Ranking: 21
Current Rank:10
Key Wins: CLIPPERS 104, Pistons 85
Key Losses:TIMBERWOLVES 107, Clippers 86
The Skinny: The Clippers are actually winning!! Can the Lakers Say that lol. This Clips are playing solid ball right now if they can add a PG to take some pressure off of Ronald Murray whos more suited to play the SG they can make a serious push in the west.
Minnesota Timberwolves/2nd Midwest
Record: 13-11
Last Ten 8-2
Previous Ranking: 18
Current Rank:11
Key Wins: TIMBERWOLVES 107, Clippers 86
Key Losses:WIZARDS 104, Timberwolves 85
The Skinny: KG is still carrying the team. Manu is suppose to be the answer to KG prayers lets hope he can turn out. But the wolves have been playing solid ball lately even with out a legit guy next to KG. If manu breakout the twolves will be armed and Dangerous.
