Alex Speers

Golden State could have solidified their place in the West this week before this matchup with a couple of easy games, but instead they lost to San Antonio on a buzzer beating three by former dub Harrison Barnes. The loss has thrown the Warriors seating into jeopardy and that Clippers game on Sunday may decide if they will fall into the plan or finish in the top six.

Golden State could have solidified their place in the West this week before this matchup with a couple of easy games, but instead they lost to San Antonio on a buzzer beating three by former dub Harrison Barnes. The loss has thrown the Warriors seating into jeopardy and that Clippers game on Sunday may decide if they will fall into the plan or finish in the top six.

Golden State could have solidified their place in the West this week before this matchup with a couple of easy games, but instead they lost to San Antonio on a buzzer beating three by former dub Harrison Barnes. The loss has thrown the Warriors seating into jeopardy and that Clippers game on Sunday may decide if they will fall into the plan or finish in the top six.

Finally, we get another name added to this year's Hall of Fame class. Dwight Howard has been elected as a first ballot Hall of Famer. Howard was an eight-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA player, led the Magic to a finals appearance in 2009, and eventually got his own ring with the Lakers during the bubble in 2020.

Finally, we get another name added to this year's Hall of Fame class. Dwight Howard has been elected as a first ballot Hall of Famer. Howard was an eight-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA player, led the Magic to a finals appearance in 2009, and eventually got his own ring with the Lakers during the bubble in 2020.

Finally, we get another name added to this year's Hall of Fame class. Dwight Howard has been elected as a first ballot Hall of Famer. Howard was an eight-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA player, led the Magic to a finals appearance in 2009, and eventually got his own ring with the Lakers during the bubble in 2020.

Howard was known for his defensive prowess, making five all defensive teams and winning deep boy three consecutive seasons from 09 to 2011. He finished his career as the Magic's all time franchise leader in points, rebounds, blocks, free throws and minutes played. So congrats to Dwight. And those were the top stories this week.

Howard was known for his defensive prowess, making five all defensive teams and winning deep boy three consecutive seasons from 09 to 2011. He finished his career as the Magic's all time franchise leader in points, rebounds, blocks, free throws and minutes played. So congrats to Dwight. And those were the top stories this week.

Howard was known for his defensive prowess, making five all defensive teams and winning deep boy three consecutive seasons from 09 to 2011. He finished his career as the Magic's all time franchise leader in points, rebounds, blocks, free throws and minutes played. So congrats to Dwight. And those were the top stories this week.

The season-ending Slammys. Season ending Slammys. How exciting. The Slammys, we do them roughly two to three times per year. I think I always say we're going to do them three times and then we always do them two times. And our first award, we've got 10 of them, I think, is brought to you by BetMGM because it's the stat of the season award. This award goes to our favorite stat this season.

The season-ending Slammys. Season ending Slammys. How exciting. The Slammys, we do them roughly two to three times per year. I think I always say we're going to do them three times and then we always do them two times. And our first award, we've got 10 of them, I think, is brought to you by BetMGM because it's the stat of the season award. This award goes to our favorite stat this season.

The season-ending Slammys. Season ending Slammys. How exciting. The Slammys, we do them roughly two to three times per year. I think I always say we're going to do them three times and then we always do them two times. And our first award, we've got 10 of them, I think, is brought to you by BetMGM because it's the stat of the season award. This award goes to our favorite stat this season.

And my stat is about the Houston Rockets. And currently the Rockets, who are the second seed, In this Western Conference, a mile with all these teams bundled up, they have the seventh best odds in the West currently to win the West, plus 2,200. It's absurd. It's absurd to me. Because I've been one of these people who have doubted the Houston Rockets all season.

And my stat is about the Houston Rockets. And currently the Rockets, who are the second seed, In this Western Conference, a mile with all these teams bundled up, they have the seventh best odds in the West currently to win the West, plus 2,200. It's absurd. It's absurd to me. Because I've been one of these people who have doubted the Houston Rockets all season.

And my stat is about the Houston Rockets. And currently the Rockets, who are the second seed, In this Western Conference, a mile with all these teams bundled up, they have the seventh best odds in the West currently to win the West, plus 2,200. It's absurd. It's absurd to me. Because I've been one of these people who have doubted the Houston Rockets all season.

Oh, yes, they're having a very nice season. But am I really going to take them seriously in the playoffs? I think depending on who they match up with, they could be an underdog in their first round series, that 2-7 matchup. And one of the things that people don't like about the Rockets or that gives them pause is their offense.

Oh, yes, they're having a very nice season. But am I really going to take them seriously in the playoffs? I think depending on who they match up with, they could be an underdog in their first round series, that 2-7 matchup. And one of the things that people don't like about the Rockets or that gives them pause is their offense.

Oh, yes, they're having a very nice season. But am I really going to take them seriously in the playoffs? I think depending on who they match up with, they could be an underdog in their first round series, that 2-7 matchup. And one of the things that people don't like about the Rockets or that gives them pause is their offense.

Which, you know, for the season 11th, if you look at their offensive rating by month, 9th, 21st, 13th, 8th, 24th and then 7th. But what I think is really interesting and is my stat of the season is that against teams with a top 10 point differential, the best teams in the league. The Rockets are fifth overall in offensive efficiency. Wow.

Which, you know, for the season 11th, if you look at their offensive rating by month, 9th, 21st, 13th, 8th, 24th and then 7th. But what I think is really interesting and is my stat of the season is that against teams with a top 10 point differential, the best teams in the league. The Rockets are fifth overall in offensive efficiency. Wow.