NBA Power Rankings: Week 19

March 11, 2010 – Chip Patterson NBA Power Rankings 1 Dallas Mavericks I could have sworn their streak was going to end on Thursday night with their horrendous start against the Nets at home.  But the Mavericks woke up in the second half and proved for the 13th time why they are the true “Trade Deadline Winners.” 2 Cleveland... [Read more]...

NBA Power Rankings: Week 18

March 4, 2010 – Chip Patterson NBA Power Rankings 1 Los Angeles Lakers Comeback win against the Nuggets on Sunday kept the Lakers from dropping their third straight and giving up the season series.  It was a big game for the Lakers to win after dropping two straight, but most importantly it reminded the entire Western Conference... [Read more]...

New Jersey Nets Will Do Your Taxes For Attending

March 4, 2010 – Chip Patterson The New Jersey Nets have been trying their best to avoid going down in the NBA record books for all of the wrong reasons.  They have already etched themselves in for the single worst start in NBA history going 0-18 before finally getting their first win against the Bobcats on December 4. With hope for the season clearly... [Read more]...

NBA Power Rankings: Week 17

February 25, 2010 – Chip Patterson NBA Power Rankings 1 Los Angeles Lakers Kobe’s back, with a force. In case you couldn’t tell by the 32 point performance and ice-cold three pointer with 4.3 seconds left, he hasn’t lost a step.  The Lakers were 4-1 without Bryant and a loss to a smoking hot Mavericks squad is... [Read more]...

NBA Power Rankings: Week 16

February 18, 2010 – Chip Patterson NBA Power Rankings 1 Cleveland Cavaliers Losing Big Z could be bad karma for the Cavs. He had been with the organization longer than any other player on the roster and had battled through all the losing seasons hoping to see the promised land. However, Jamison may be better than karma. 2 Los... [Read more]...

NBA Power Rankings: Week 15

February 11, 2010 – Chip Patterson NBA Power Rankings 1 Cleveland Cavaliers Well, I get to keep my eyebrows.  The newest chapter in “OhmygodtheCavs” is all about J.J. Hickson, whose performances against Memphis and Miami were displayed some of the freakish athleticism that has earned him a premium spot in Mike Brown’s... [Read more]...

Earl Watson’s Half-Court Buzzer Beater Before Halftime (Video)

February 11, 2010 – Chip Patterson Earl Watson has been around the world (and aye aye ah) in his NBA career.  Across seven seasons he has played for five different teams.  He has been everywhere from the end of the bench to the starting point guard and back.  Needless to say, he has probably picked up some tricks of the trade on his journey. But... [Read more]...

NBA Power Rankings: Week 14

February 4, 2010 – Chip Patterson NBA Power Rankings 1 Cleveland Cavaliers Another no-loss week in the books for the Cavs.  After tonight’s rematch of Wade v. Lebron, it will be even smoother sailing with home games against the Knicks and Nets.  If the Cavs are not in this same position next week, I’ll shave MY eyebrows... [Read more]...

Leandro Barbosa Joins The Na’vi People [Video]

February 1, 2010 – Chip Patterson Leandro Barbosa may be missing 4-6 weeks recovering from successful wrist surgery, but thanks to that Phoenix Training Staff that can apparently work miracles (remember Shaq?), they have linked up Barbosa with an Avatar. That’s right, just like Jake Sully on Pandora, Leandro can link himself in to a blue-faced... [Read more]...

NBA Power Rankings: Week 13

January 28, 2010 – Chip Patterson Chip Patterson, recent graduate of University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, writes for TheHoopDoctors.com and serves as Basketball Editor for BusterSports.com. NBA Power Rankings 1 Cleveland Cavaliers No Mo Williams, no Delonte West.  It’s been no problem for the Cavs.  Excellent production... [Read more]...