NBA Midseason Report
While some teams are basking at great performances, others are aggressive to even get in the playoffs. However, we have learned a lot of things this season.
For starters, we learned that LeBron James was Cleveland's whole team. After starting out OK, the sluggish Cavs went on losing streaks of 10 and 21 games, the longer one still going. It is clear that Cleveland's talent is tapering. And although LeBron has not accomodated Cleveland, he has sure helped Miami.
Miami is now 34-14 and at second place in the Eastern Conference. At first they concealed their talent, going only 9-8. But after 8 and 10 game winning streaks the Heat are rolling, leaving carcasses of opponents behind.
The Los Angeles Lakers started 8-0 and 13-2 and looked ready to slither through opponents, but it was the San Antonio Spurs who came out strong. Like they were pushing opponents through a gorge, San Antonio has dominated the game this year. Maybe it's because Manu Ginobli and Tony Parker have stepped up to support Tim Duncan.
The Celtics have been another team that have turned their opponents into morsels of food, dominating the competition and taking over first place in the East. However, it is still visible that the C's talent is going away, with Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett close to retirement.
New York has protruded their talent, going 25-22 and taking over 6th place in the East. Amare Stoudemire has been amazing for the Knicks, averaging 26.2 PPG. If he can keep it up, the Knicks could ripple through opponents in the playoffs.
Golden State has been carried by rising star Monta Ellis, who averages 25 points per game and has carried the Warriors, who are 5 games out of the playoffs. But if Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry get help, Golden State could become a threat.
Whoever wins the championship, we are sure to have a great NBA season. And with rising stars like Amare, Manu Ginobli and Monta Ellis, who knows what the NBA gods might bring us?
For starters, we learned that LeBron James was Cleveland's whole team. After starting out OK, the sluggish Cavs went on losing streaks of 10 and 21 games, the longer one still going. It is clear that Cleveland's talent is tapering. And although LeBron has not accomodated Cleveland, he has sure helped Miami.
Miami is now 34-14 and at second place in the Eastern Conference. At first they concealed their talent, going only 9-8. But after 8 and 10 game winning streaks the Heat are rolling, leaving carcasses of opponents behind.
The Los Angeles Lakers started 8-0 and 13-2 and looked ready to slither through opponents, but it was the San Antonio Spurs who came out strong. Like they were pushing opponents through a gorge, San Antonio has dominated the game this year. Maybe it's because Manu Ginobli and Tony Parker have stepped up to support Tim Duncan.
The Celtics have been another team that have turned their opponents into morsels of food, dominating the competition and taking over first place in the East. However, it is still visible that the C's talent is going away, with Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett close to retirement.
New York has protruded their talent, going 25-22 and taking over 6th place in the East. Amare Stoudemire has been amazing for the Knicks, averaging 26.2 PPG. If he can keep it up, the Knicks could ripple through opponents in the playoffs.
Golden State has been carried by rising star Monta Ellis, who averages 25 points per game and has carried the Warriors, who are 5 games out of the playoffs. But if Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry get help, Golden State could become a threat.
Whoever wins the championship, we are sure to have a great NBA season. And with rising stars like Amare, Manu Ginobli and Monta Ellis, who knows what the NBA gods might bring us?
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