We love Power Rankings in our sports even though I think they’re stupid. That’s why I have STUPID Power Rankings! I take 10 things from the NBA and rank them accordingly.
Month: December 2019
Lakers Continue to Be Road Warriors, Win 14th Straight Away From Home
The Los Angeles Lakers tour of terror continues as they have won 14 straight road games.
We Can’t Ignore The Bucks’ Winning Streak, Which Is Now At 18
The Bucks’ winning streak is up to 18. But somehow, it’s not being talked about enough.
Milwaukee Bucks Up Impressive Winning Streak to 17
The Milwaukee Bucks have won 17 straight. No matter how you slice it, that’s impressive.
Joel Embiid Can Be Really Dominant
I know it’s frustrating to see Joel Embiid be up and down this season. On Thursday night, he showed what he can and should do on a nightly basis.
Raptors Give Kawhi Leonard an Awesome Ring Ceremony
Kawhi Leonard is forever entrenched in Raptors lore, even if he only played a season there. For a one-year rental, everything went perfectly for Toronto.
Miami Heat Teammates Make History In Crazy Game Against Hawks
Miami Heat had all kinds of crazy statlines in their 14-point overtime win over Atlanta. Hell, a 14-point overtime win already sounds crazy enough.
Bucks and Lakers Are Good But 73-9 is Still Quite a Reach
Bucks and Lakers are 21-3. But let’s pump the brakes on them being historically good. At least, for now.
Stupid Power Rankings (Week 7 of the 2019-20 NBA Season)
It’s Monday so it’s Stupid Power Rankings here in TNLP! I take 10 things that happened in the NBA (or not) last week and rank them however I feel. Yeah, these rankings are stupid. Didn’t you see the title?
Reading the Heat Index Incorrectly
I went against the majority and thought the Heat would only win 34 games. Man, was I extremely wrong.
Sometimes, We Forget How Unique Ben Simmons Is
Ben Simmons can do everything but shoot. And it kind of sucks that a lot of people would rather make fun of his lack of shooting instead of look at everything he does well on the court.
The Eastern Conference Isn’t So Weak Anymore
I don’t know if you noticed but the Eastern Conference has suddenly become top-heavy. The #2 team in the West, Dallas, would be tied for #4 in the East. What is going on?
New York Knicks Have Let Go of Head Coach David Fizdale
The New York Knicks have fired head coach David Fizdale. Fizdale compiled the worst record ever for a Knicks head coach at 21-83 (.202).
The Knicks Currently Look Hopeless
The New York Knicks continue on their tailspin. They got blown out by 37 points against the Nuggets after getting a 44-point annihilation from the Bucks. This situation just looks hopeless.
Devonte’ Graham Has Been a Hidden Gem in Charlotte
Devonte’ Graham is having a very good season for Charlotte. And I’m telling you this because he won’t get much pub from the media because he isn’t in a big market.
Harden’s “Missed Dunk” is the Most Bizarre Play of Season So Far
James Harden had two points taken away because of a “missed dunk.” That “missed dunk” ended up taking a lot of momentum and focus away from the Rockets and it resulted in a loss.