It's interesting that the Pistons aren't on the list, with the Cavaliers, Magic and Bulls better
in the East. Here is a list of the top 10 teams in the NBA
as far as rebounding differential: 1) Utah +5.12; 2) Knicks +4.22; 3) Dallas +3.91; 4)
Cleveland +3.45; 5) Orlando +2.84; 6) Bulls +2.73; 7) Rockets +2.62; 8) New Orleans +2.48;
9) Spurs +1.78; and 10) LA Clippers +1.51.Several things are interesting about these numbers. The
Nets took the lead with five minutes remaining and Shaq had just gone to the
bench to get a quick breather. And the West has won 6 of the last
9 NBA titles. It will be telling to watch the rebound battle between the favored
Pistons and their East opponents in the later rounds.Of course, rebounding alone and one or
two stats aren't a good representation of simplifying what it takes to be an elite
team or a champion. tn The Heat won behind veteran Shaquille O'Neil and a young star
in Dwyane Wade. It was the perfect time to attack the basket with Shaq on
the bench. Pat Riley took over as head coach of the Miami Heat last season,
and then ended up drinking champagne and hoisting the NBA trophy. A few minutes later,
after a few TV commercials, the players returned to the court -- including Shaq! A
golden opportunity was wasted, and it wasn't a surprise to see the Lakers go on
a quick run from that point, reclaim the lead and win the game. We will
see how far they go again as the NBA playoffs progress.When Riley was coach of
the LA Lakers, he used to tell his players in the postseason, "No rebounds, no
rings." His philosophy was simple: If you don't crash the boards and the opponent outrebounds
you, you are not likely to go anywhere nike shox nz except home for an early vacation. Yes,
coaching decisions can make a difference.Anyway, let's get back to the old rebounding adage. Championship
teams know how to do the grunt work under the glass that is so essential
to winning.Certainly there is still plenty of truth to this old adage, as we all
witnessed outstanding rebounding teams Miami, Dallas, San Antonio and Detroit battling in the NBA Finals
the last two seasons.However, a team needs a combination of things to win a title:
Defense, depth, role players, one or two stars, and, finally, a coach who can both
keep the players focused, and make adjustments at key moments. In other words, two of
the top three teams ending up meeting in the Finals for the title.What's also interesting
about the list is that almost all the best rebounding teams are still in the
West. You're probably shocked to find the NY Knicks on that list, but they ranked
fourth a season ago. I recall a playoff game a few years ago where New
Jersey was battling the Lakers in the NBA Finals. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.Al McMordie
is a documented member of the Professional Handicappers League. Just about everyone watching the game
was thinking the same thing: Push the ball up the court and try go down
low. Rebounding is still essential. Overall, most of the teams in the NBA that ranked
high in rebounding made the playoffs. And remember, too, that last season the top three
teams in rebounding differential were Miami, Utah and Dallas. Incredibly, New Jersey coach Byron Scott
called a full timeout at that point. A balance of star power, defense, role players,
and even coaching is better than one statistical category, but don't overlook the importance of
controlling the boards as the new NBA season gets underway. Read all of his
articles at www.procappers.com/Al_McMordie.htm [http://www.procappers.com/Al_McMordie.htm].
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