NBA Power Rankings: Lakers have most wins, but Bucks' blowouts keep them No. 1
It's clear which teams are the best in each conference. But the battle at the top between the Bucks and Lakers extends to a third week.
It's clear which teams are the best in each conference. But the battle at the top between the Bucks and Lakers extends to a third week.
The Knicks find themselves mired in basketball purgatory and Brian Windhorst, Kirk Goldsberry and Tim Bontemps discuss why James Dolan's team can't seem to figure it out. Plus, the guys talk about this year's disappointing rookie class (22:23) and potential trade partners for Cleveland and Kevin Love (37:09).
Tyler Herro scored 27 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 38.2 seconds left in overtime, and the Miami Heat held off the Chicago Bulls 110-105 on Sunday night to improve to 10-0 at home this season.
Jimmy Butler scored 28 points and had his second triple-double of the week, Bam Adebayo had a career-high 24 points and the Miami Heat beat the Washington Wizards 112-103 on Friday night.
The Rockets should be "embarrassed" by their behavior this week, explains Jackie MacMullan to Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon. Plus, the crew takes a look at Jimmy Butler's fit in Miami (28:30) and the flaws of the coach's challenge. And, an unbelievable story about Pat Riley (39:23).
Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 31 points, Kemba Walker had 28 and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 112-93 on Wednesday night.
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra missed Miami's game Wednesday in Boston to be with his wife for the birth of their second son.
Jimmy Butler had 22 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists, Duncan Robinson scored 22 points and the Miami Heat spoiled Kyle Lowry's return to Toronto's lineup by beating the Raptors 121-110 in overtime Tuesday.
TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Miami | 17 | 6 | .739 | - | W2 |
Orlando | 11 | 12 | .478 | 6 | L1 |
Charlotte | 9 | 16 | .360 | 9 | L2 |
Washington | 7 | 15 | .318 | 9.5 | L2 |
Atlanta | 6 | 17 | .261 | 11 | W1 |
RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
---|---|---|---|
1(13) | Tyler Herro | SG | Kentucky |
2(2) | KZ Okpala | SF | Stanford |
YEAR | W | L | PCT |
---|---|---|---|
2019-20 | 17 | 6 | .739 |
2018-19 | 39 | 43 | .476 |
2017-18 | 44 | 38 | .537 |
2016-17 | 41 | 41 | .500 |
2015-16 | 48 | 34 | .585 |