NBA Power Rankings: 12/17-12/23
Unfortunately, the NBA headlines are being dominated by players entering the NBA’s COVID safety protocols. There has been a COVID outbreak in the NBA and it is causing some of the best players to miss games.
Unfortunately, the NBA headlines are being dominated by players entering the NBA’s COVID safety protocols. There has been a COVID outbreak in the NBA and it is causing some of the best players to miss games.
This past weekend, the Cleveland Cavaliers G-league affiliate team, the Cleveland Charge, debuted their “ugly sweater” jerseys for ugly sweater day. The Charge’s inaugural season began this year as the Charge called Canton home for over 10 years.
Heading into Tuesday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers, the Miami Heat appeared to be the inferior team. However, Miami was prepared for the challenge. They took control of the first period and never looked back. Just about every Heat player made an impact in the team’s victory. With the win, Miami moves to 19-13 for the season. Here are four takeaways from Tuesday’s win over Indiana.
The Boston Celtics should be dark horses for the NBA Finals this season. However, due to a slow start, injuries, and players going into the league’s protocol the team is currently flirting with a .500 record.
Like a season ago, unfortunately, the NBA is starting to cancel/postpone games due to the increase in COVID-19 and COVID-related symptoms sidelining players. While players may be out due to this or their games canceled, all the rookies and the amount they play will be considered heavily within the rankings.
The Boston Celtics should be dark horses for the NBA Finals this season. However, due to a slow start, injuries, and players going into the league’s protocol the team is currently flirting with a .500 record.
The Miami Heat ended their four-game road trip Sunday night against the Detroit Pistons. Even shorthanded, the Heat still had an opportunity to finish the road trip strong against the struggling Pistons.
It’s Christmas week, and NBA fans will be counting and opening their presents soon. One of those gifts will be the much-awaited “Five-Games-on-Christmas-Day” marathon. It’s unique, because the games will all have different start times.
There were questions about whether the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic would play on Friday. The Magic were missing nine players, with the majority out due to Covid-19 protocols. Still, the game went on.
The Miami Heat were shorthanded against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. They were without Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, and Markieff Morris.
One of the coolest exercises for NBA fans during the season is trying to predict who lands on the All-NBA teams. Being on the All-NBA is a more prestigious award than making the All-Star team and it is always one of the most debated topics among fans and analysts. While some spots on the list are seemingly easy, there are a few that are going to be more hotly contested.
With football season winding down, basketball is about to take center stage in the sports world. Only the NBA’s biggest fans have kept up with the season from the start and the MVP race.
Unfortunately, the NBA headlines are being dominated by players entering the NBA’s COVID safety protocols. There has been a COVID outbreak in the NBA and it is causing some of the best players to miss games.
This past weekend, the Cleveland Cavaliers G-league affiliate team, the Cleveland Charge, debuted their “ugly sweater” jerseys for ugly sweater day. The Charge’s inaugural season began this year as the Charge called Canton home for over 10 years.
Heading into Tuesday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers, the Miami Heat appeared to be the inferior team. However, Miami was prepared for the challenge. They took control of the first period and never looked back. Just about every Heat player made an impact in the team’s victory. With the win, Miami moves to 19-13 for the season. Here are four takeaways from Tuesday’s win over Indiana.
The Boston Celtics should be dark horses for the NBA Finals this season. However, due to a slow start, injuries, and players going into the league’s protocol the team is currently flirting with a .500 record.
Like a season ago, unfortunately, the NBA is starting to cancel/postpone games due to the increase in COVID-19 and COVID-related symptoms sidelining players. While players may be out due to this or their games canceled, all the rookies and the amount they play will be considered heavily within the rankings.
The Boston Celtics should be dark horses for the NBA Finals this season. However, due to a slow start, injuries, and players going into the league’s protocol the team is currently flirting with a .500 record.
The Miami Heat ended their four-game road trip Sunday night against the Detroit Pistons. Even shorthanded, the Heat still had an opportunity to finish the road trip strong against the struggling Pistons.
It’s Christmas week, and NBA fans will be counting and opening their presents soon. One of those gifts will be the much-awaited “Five-Games-on-Christmas-Day” marathon. It’s unique, because the games will all have different start times.
There were questions about whether the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic would play on Friday. The Magic were missing nine players, with the majority out due to Covid-19 protocols. Still, the game went on.
The Miami Heat were shorthanded against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. They were without Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, and Markieff Morris.
One of the coolest exercises for NBA fans during the season is trying to predict who lands on the All-NBA teams. Being on the All-NBA is a more prestigious award than making the All-Star team and it is always one of the most debated topics among fans and analysts. While some spots on the list are seemingly easy, there are a few that are going to be more hotly contested.
With football season winding down, basketball is about to take center stage in the sports world. Only the NBA’s biggest fans have kept up with the season from the start and the MVP race.
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