By not blowing games, the Chicago Bulls are in danger of blowing the Lotto Crown. Like a virus, three straight victories plagued the Bulls and have forced Chicago in to a tie for top spot thanks to the Golden State Warriors "no business being there" performance against the Denver Nuggets.
"This franchise has a great losing tradition," said forward Antoine Jamison. "And we hope to add to the legacy."
If you want total lack of excitement, keep your eyes on the crippled see-saw battle going on from 5 to 7. Jason Collier and Cuttino Mobley made sure the job was left undone Friday night, shanking jumpers that could have damaged the Rockets with a win. The loss kept Houston a game up on New York and Cleveland, who made sure the ticket-paying fans in Charlotte did not get a worth-watching performance from an opponent.
In other action, Pat Riley is shaking his head after the Heat beat the Magic, while the Clippers fell and refused to get up against the Kings. The Milwaukee Bucks meanwhile are making the greatest stretch dive in history, hoping to get a piece of some of this lotto jackpot.
