Feb 5th 2009
Ok i took a couple weeks off. It could be the economy so i have been trying to actually work while i am on work to make better money. We have been busy lately which i wont complain about. So here is the Power Ranking...
Here is the last power ranking.
High Riser this week- 18- (23) 
New York
Pitiful Faller this week- 12- (8) 
Phoenix
1-(3) 
Boston - Back on top, looking strong and in a better position to stay on top with the injury to Jameer Nelson on the Magic.
2-(2) 
Cleveland- Lebron just got off that amazing 52 point triple double game last night at MSG. Big Z is back and Mo Williams could be an all star after all.
3-(4)
L.A. Lakers- Well Kobe also lit up the Knicks at MSG this week and had 61 points. Andrew Bynum is now injured... again
4- (1)
Orlando- The Good: 3 All Stars, The Bad: 1 injured Jameer Nelson
5-(5) 
San Antonio- Staying at that number 5 spot and rolling strong.
6- (6) 
Denver- Well Melo is not an ALL STAR and has been playing to prove that he is one, good thing for Denver.
7- (10)
Portland- Not hearing much about Portland Lately but they are making believers of me. I thought there production would drop off about now. We are only half way through the season and they are playing pretty good ball with that All Star of theres.
8- (7) 
New Orleans- David West is back and is an All Star. I am still a little angry about it since i believe that Al Jefferson, Kevin Durant, Paul Millsap, and Melo were all more deserving.
9- (13) 
Dallas- Mavericks @ Utah tonight and its on TNT. You bet ill be watching!
10-(9) 
Houston- Can we change their names to Doctors, glass, or Injury Bugs?
11- (15) 
Atlanta- They are quietly staying among the playoff teams in the East. Mike Bibby and Joe Johnson have been very consistent and the obvious leaders of this young team.
12- (8) Phoenix- I dont know even if i agree with putting the Suns this low. SO let me explain, my boss is a Suns fan and i thought it would anger him a little to have the Jazz above... Shaq has been a MONSTER this year. J Rich is a great addition to the team as well.
13- (16) 
Miami- Can D Wade stay at this level of play all season long. IT will be enough to make the playoffs but what about going beyond that?
14-(14) 
Detroit- So when will this team start lighting up the NBA. THey are capable, look great on paper but havent really pulled it out yet.
15-(11) 
Utah- Oh its been a rough year for injuries but after the All Star break Kirilenko and Boozer should return. Things should be better in the 2nd half of the season. Williams recently called out the teams effort as well for not playing Team Ball.
16- (12) 
Philadelphia- Can they get Elton Brand back into the mix of the team and keep the winning up.
17- (18) 
Charlotte- Well i watched the Bobcats @ Jazz game the other night and was angered in the first quarter when the Jazz kept settling for Jumpers. Well they figured it out and won the game but the Bobcats really need Wallace back.
18- (23) New York- The biggest news in MSG this week was Kobe and Lebron lighting up the knicks, how sad.
19- (21) 
Indiana- Danny Granger is an All Star, they got something right.
20- (22) 
Minnesota- Best team in January in the entire NBA. AL Jefferson not an all star, very disappointing.
21- (17) 
Milwaukee -Michael Redd out for the seasons and the bucks are now out of the playoff picture. So now we have Raymond Sessions back on my fantasy team.
22- (19) 
Chicago- Uhh Captain Kirk is back! D Rose is going to be the Rookie of the year.
23- (20) 
New Jersey- I think Vince Carter is a little angry about not making the all star team, he lit it up last night.
24- (25) 
Golden State- So maybe we can stop the moped jokes now since Monta can still play.
25- (24) 
Toronto- "Lets get a trade deal going because what we got is not working."- Jerry Colangelo
26- (26) 
Memphis- Anyone see the Rudy Gay article in Slam about him being sick of hearing about his potential
27- (27) 
Oklahoma City- I still hate their jerseys! I wanted to see Westbrook in the Dunk Contest.
28- (28) 
Sacramento- Brad Miller, is he staying or going now?
29- (29) 
L.A. Clippers- Kaman is back from injury but it might not matter at this point.
30- (30) 
Washington- THey are the worst, again and again. Dont think it was coach Jordan afterall.
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You really thought Portland would fall off pace? Haven't you been reading my blog? Pssh.
P.S. Winter sure came on fast this year huh?
Favrefan
Bellingham, WA
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Nice to see your D Rose ROY prediction. I'm a little disappointed in Chicago dropping after they have tearing up their western conference road trip.
Ya, favrefan, tell me about this crappy winter. I drive for UPS, my route goes into Fort Hall. I got stuck in the snow so many times out there.
Fatty Acid
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Great Blog, I do hope Heat keep rolling like this.
ahung: The Last…
Santa Clara , CA
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Great win for the Jazz last night! D-Wills a beast!
Kody is headed to…
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yeah its been freakin cold
Joe Dew
Idaho Falls , ID
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did you see d will break jason terrys ankles.
if not here it is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wePGIGNJCic
Joe Dew
Idaho Falls , ID
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Putting my homerism aside here, I dont see how the Cats gained a spot in your rankings. Theve played like crap the past few games, the Pacers and T-Wolves should both be in front of them, and I could even make a case for the Raptors and Knicks. Wallace is the heart and sole of the Cats, he will be missed. The Cats arent a top 20 team at this point
Ny
Seaside Park, NJ
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The Lakers are definetly the top team even without Bynum having made the finals with out him and sweeping the Celtics and stopping two win streaks of 12 or more. I imagine In the following weeks the Spurs and Hornets will surpass the Magic and Milwuakee will fall I think NJ will move up and play stronger down the stretch, Nuggets are playing well could rise. Atlanta is another interesting team to watch.
F*** the Celtics
Duncansville , PA
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with beating the Lakers i thought it was huge, especially playing without Wallace they are not getting blown away like most would say.
I see what your saying with the Pacers, i will look into that more next week. They have been pretty amazing lately.
Joe Dew
Idaho Falls , ID
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yeah that lakers celtics game happened after i wrote this poll
Joe Dew
Idaho Falls , ID
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The Hawks are 4th in the East, and they should be in the top 10 at least.
Hell, they beat 5 of the top 10 teams.
Outlaw- HANK IT…
Ball Ground, GA
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You give your Jazz too little respect in your attempt to be unbiased. Jazz deserve to be in the 12th spot ahead of the Suns, Heat and Pistons in my opinion.
Great link on the crossover D. Will. crossover.
beaverblazer
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well beating the lakers before the break I am finally starting to feel better about moving them up
Joe Dew
Idaho Falls , ID
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