Danny Granger looked like he hadn’t played all season in a 1-10 shooting effort in his come back game. Luckily the Pacers, who with their defensive prowess, seem the only team in the East who can beat Heat.

The watch for Derrick Rose continues as earlier comments by him suggested he might sit out this season and then in a subsequent practice he played well. In the meantime, the Bulls got weatherized in thumping by both the Heat and Thunder.

The Mavs are playing as professionals but one of several teams looking to get in the potential Dwight Howard sweepstakes as he becomes a free agent this summer.

The Bucks traded for shooter J.J. Redick but another bad defensive guard to the mix ultimately may not help them.

Ever since the Sonics left Seattle and became the Thunder, the Blazers seem like it has lost its frenemy in their former Pacific Northwest neighbor and rival. Fans would love a similar rivalry to start again if the Kings move to Seattle.

This conglomeration of players just didn’t fit. The sum was not greater than the parts. The Suns rejoined the Morris twins (Marcus traded from Houston) to join brother Markieff.

Considered moving the Thunder up to #2 and next week is likely if, as expected, they get a win tonight against the Spurs.

Laughing heartily at "weatherized in thumping,"