Bulls has often been criticized because it is based largely on just one player. Wade’s age (35 years) and frequent moments of “rebellion” of Rondo made the long term, the group from Illinois to stand in Jimmy Butler. Houston basketball player doing the job almost every time, reaching an excellent average of 24.9 points scored per game. Incidentally, if you do not suffer any injury, he will be present at the next All-Star Game. However, his formidable performances were not enough for Chicago to occupy a better place in the rankings.

Can a band who benefits from the contribution of a player of great value, but not a lot is extremely competitive, hope to accede to the playoffs? Recent history of the Pelicans and Kings shows us not. No matter how well they play Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins, their teams simply can not achieve line of .500 points. Moreover, even endless Westbrook and his triple-double led her not only ranked seventh OKC. In these conditions, Hoiberg was seen in a delicate position (at one point even threatened with dismissal), seeking again and again saving solutions. Eventually they came thanks to Doug McDermott, a guy not many people had brought into account.

McDermott scored no less than 31 points in dispute with the Grizzlies, being primarily responsible for the success Grizzlies checked in dispute. Evolution to last two days should put them on guard from now on his opponents Bulls. If Wade is missing does not mean that games themselves are lost. Memphis has learned that her own skin.

The team coached by Rick Carlisle started the race recovery. Ground in the debut season of many medical problems, Mavs could not speak properly, only currently occupying last place in the West. Things have turned from this point of view (Nowitzki and Barea back on the floor), and the results have become more satisfactory: three successes in the previous six rounds.

Mavericks is a team that since 2008 (the year when Carlisle was named head coach) was noted for defensive efficiency. So it is even now, Dallas with the fourth best defense in his conference. Unfortunately for fans of ‘American Airlines Center “, the attack did not work at all great, which is why the situation is not very good ranking.

Dallas has a lot that looks good on paper and which, if protected from the unavailability could quickly return to the fight for play-off. The last two games are proof in this regard, Deron & co. winning disputes with the Suns (113-108) and Wolves (98-87).