The Big Three

I'm not referring to the three all-star-calliber superstars who lace 'em up for Doc Rivers. No, the big three I speak of is different.... With everybody talking about the western conference, which consists of about ten teams that only will fall short of 60-win seasons this year because they have to play each other, a few teams have fallen under the radar. As I listen to everyone talk about how good the Lakers, Suns, Mavericks, Rockets, Spurs, Hornets, Nuggets, Jazz, Warriors and even Trailblazers are, I cannot help but wonder: I wonder how a team with an .804 win percentage and three all stars can be underrated. I wonder how a team that just rattled off 10 straight wins, while outscoring opponents by 10.6 a night, can have done so quietly. I wonder how a team can have a roster spot taken by a 6-11 265-pound version of Superman and not be considered one of the best. I've heard the west referred to as the "Bestern Conference". However, the East boasts three teams ... [link]