John Hollinger's Insider Gems: March 24, 2009 - ESPN

Originally Published: March 19, 2009

Hollinger's Gems: March 24, 2009

Playoff positioning in the East, T.J. Ford's demotion and an ironic twist for the Rockets

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By John Hollinger
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1. Philadelphia's win in Portland on Monday night keeps alive the possibility of Philly passing Miami for the fifth seed in the East. Currently Philly trails by one in the loss column, and whether the Sixers can catch the Heat may have as much to do with the Cavs and Celtics as anything else.

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