Lebron slows down the Pistons

In a rematch of last year's Eastern Conference Finals, Lebron's Cavs handily defeated the Pistons 89-73. James had another solid night, putting up 30/7/6 without turning the ball over once.

In the West, the Rockets had their streak snapped on Tuesday by the best team in the NBA, the Celtics, and continued their losing "streak" on Wednesday vs. the Hornets. I still believe that if the Lakers finish first in the West, Kobe is a shoe-in for MVP. They are currently tied with the Hornets for top spot, but the 7th place Mavericks are a mere 2.5 games back.

Pheonix has finally settled in with Shaq, with the longest current winning steak at 6games. I picked them finish 1st in the West right after I heard that Shaq was traded to the Suns. They have a tough next three games (Houston, @Detroit, @Boston), but if they can take 2 of 3 there, I'll be happy. The Lakers will obviously lose to Utah tomorrow because Utah doesn't lose at home. Then when Pheonix beats Houston on Saturday, they will be tied with the Lakers (and Houston if they beat Golden State on Friday) for top spot in the West, somewhere they have not been for a while.