People LOVE Power Rankings in sports. It’s pretty stupid. So, of course, I have MY Stupid Power Rankings. I take 10 things from the NBA and WNBA (or not) in the past week and rank them accordingly. You don’t like them? Make your own rankings!
All right. Let’s check out Bubble and Wubble happenings in the past week!
LUKA CALLED GAME pic.twitter.com/g7URYgcAoE
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) August 23, 2020
1) The Legend of Luka
We all saw what he did on Sunday. 43 points. 17 boards. 13 dimes. And the game-winner against the Clippers. He did all of that with a hurt ankle. We’re watching all of this happen in front of us, man.
(PHOTO CREDIT: Getty Images.)
2) Donovan vs. Jamal
Not only did they open the playoffs with a crazy crazy game (Donovan Mitchell scored 57 while Jamal Murray had 20 of his 36 in the 4th quarter) but they were amazing in Game 4 when both of them scored 50 points (Mitchell actually had 51). However, it’s equally astonishing that Utah actually leads the series, 3-1.
the dagger pic.twitter.com/SR7yI37wn5
— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) August 19, 2020
3) Sky Plays It Perfectly
Look at this amazing play by the Chicago Sky. Look at the screen work by both Azura Stevens and Stefanie Dolson. Azura made the cut just as A’ja Wilson tried to go after Courtney Vandersloot. Then Dolson set a JARRING screen to take out Wilson. And then Sloot made the easy pass to the cutting Stevens. Excellent. Just excellent.
(VIDEO CREDIT: NBA on TNT.)
4) Everyone Loves Boban
Boban Marjanovic is just the best. And when he did the YOU RANG bit to Shaquille O’Neal? That was fantastic. Shaq never looked so happy.
(PHOTO CREDIT: Kim Klement/AP.)
5) 8th Seeds Causing Chaos
On Tuesday, the Orlando Magic baffled the Milwaukee Bucks with their defensive intensity. The Magic, just like last year, surprised their playoff opponents with a win. Then the other #1 seed, the Los Angeles Lakers, couldn’t get it going offensively late. Dame Time happened and Portland pulled it out.
Now the Magic and the Blazers haven’t won games since. PLEASE GIVE US MORE CHAOS.
“I’ll see you in the lobby later.” 💀 pic.twitter.com/wERsx047Gi
— Diana Taurasi’s Bun (@DT3sBun) August 22, 2020
6) Diana Taurasi is the GOAT
Imagine talking to Diana Taurasi like that! And you end up staying in the same hotel? Sheesh.
Also, Diana scored 34 on Kobe Bryant’s birthday on Sunday. She seriously is the GOAT.
The Minnesota Timberwolves win the #1 pick. pic.twitter.com/A4iC6v3txe
— 𝘙𝘦𝘺-𝘙𝘦𝘺 🤞🏾✌🏾 (@TheNoLookPass) August 21, 2020
7) Wolves Won The Lottery
That’s great! Last time the Wolves had #1, they picked Karl-Anthony Towns in 2015. Funny enough, the #2 pick of that draft was D’Angelo Russell (picked by the Lakers). He’s now at the Wolves and he represented them during the lottery.
Anyway, hope Minnesota doesn’t mess this up. There’s no consensus #1 pick this year.
(PHOTO CREDIT: Getty Images.)
8) Seattle Storm Look Vulnerable
After they blasted the New York Liberty by 41, they slipped and lost two straight. They got upset by the Indiana Fever and then they lost a big game to Las Vegas. They’re going to be okay since Sue Bird hasn’t played the last few games. And Breanna Stewart is still ballin’.
(PHOTO CREDIT: Joe Murphy/Getty Images.)
9) Playoff P
10 for 47 (.213) the last three playoff games. First of all, it’s so stupid of PG to give himself the nickname of Playoff P. It hasn’t worked out since then. Never give yourself a nickname like that.
(PHOTO CREDIT: Kim Klement/AP.)
10) Might Need to Reprocess
The Philadelphia 76ers were the first team to be eliminated from the playoffs. It’s really super disappointing considering they looked like a top contender going into the season. Ben Simmons didn’t play, sure, but they were still a talented team without him. Too bad, the talent couldn’t play together.
Tobias Harris got hurt in Game 4. Al Horford never found a place. Brett Brown is likely not coming back. And now people are talking about separating Joel Embiid and Simmons. I think it can work. But I’m not part of this process.
Or are they REPROCESSING?! HMMMM.
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