While some of their cohorts struggled no one seemed interested as the week began with a bang given the news and finished with an equally loud bang given the news out of the Mecca.
Teams are at the stage of the season where all they can think about is getting to that All-Star Break. Especially since the change to allow for a full week off. There are squads who are more than ready for the break (Raptors, Nets, Nuggets) who’ve dealt with copious injuries all season. While others just need it to regroup (Pacers, Clippers, Lakers).
This time of year every single squad is mired in the dog days who no true relief until they hit the break.