Chicago has a lot to prove still to doubters come the postseason.
The Bulls are good - they sit on top of the Eastern Conference - but there are doubts they are a threat to the very best in the NBA. By the way, Utah is active on the trade market looking for defensive help on the perimeter.ĥ.
Hassan Whiteside has thrived this season in the role of Gobert’s backup, but thrust into a starting role it hasn’t gone as well. The losses without him show why not only why he should be in the Defensive Player of the Year conversation, but get mentions in the MVP race as well. COVID hit the Jazz later than most teams, but it has sidelined Rudy Gobert and Joe Ingles, and with that the Jazz have dropped three straight. Klay Thompson is back, and while it hasn’t exactly looked like he never left, he has looked pretty good in two games (15.5 points a game and 38.5% from 3). Green is likely out against the Bucks and Bulls on the road this weekend. In the Christmas Day win over the Suns, Green drew the early Chris Paul assignment, but without Green the Warriors struggled to slow Ja Morant (who is more a more dynamic athlete than CP3). Golden State has dropped 3-of-4 and the last loss, to the Grizzlies, how valuable Draymond Green is to the team (he has been sidelined with a calf issue). After a bit of a hiccup, Phoenix has won 4-of-5, including a win in Toronto - where Booker and The Raptor did not get along - which began a five-game road trip.ģ. Phoenix will have two players in the All-Star Game - Chris Paul and Devin Booker - but the real question is will CP3 get the other starting spot next to Stephen Curry, or will that go to Ja Morant (or someone else)? Paul did have one of the best moments of the week when he stepped up to defend hardship signee Emanuel Terry from heckling Boston fans - those hardship players are one of the great stories of the season (and saved the league from shutting down). Watch Ja and the on NBA League Pass: /ffoDNEwUX6Ģ. 🤯 JA SNATCHED IT OUT THE AIR WITH TWO HANDS! 🤯 The Grizzlies have won 10 straight and are the hottest team in the league, but have some tests this week, such as Luka Doncic and the Mavs Friday and the Bulls come to town Monday. Against the Warriors on Tuesday, Morant made his All-Star starter case by outdueling Curry. For example, the defensive contributions of wing John Conchar have been impressive - he guarded Chris Paul against the Suns. Ja Morant is getting a lot of love and most of the highlights - that two-handed block on Avery Bradley was the block of the season - but the Grizzlies keep on winning because they are getting quality contributions beyond Morant and Desmond Bane. 2 and 3 teams on this list - the Suns and Warriors - so Ja Morant jumps them up to the top spot.ġ. Ja Morant and the Grizzlies are the hottest team in the NBA, winners of 10 straight, a streak that includes beating the No.
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