Updated: December 5, 2008, 1:32 PM ET
Hollinger's Insider Gems: Dec 5, 2008
Five observations as we head into Friday night's games.
1. We've all heard about how unhappy the Suns are and how they are disjointed offensively. But to me, the real disappointment in Phoenix is that they made all these changes to become a better defensive team, and instead they're even worse.
To continue reading this article you must be an Insider
Hollinger's PER Diem
Want a deeper look into all of the latest NBA action? Check out John Hollinger's new daily column -- full of analysis, observations and more -- every Monday through Friday.
Jan. 13, 2009
• PER Diem: Lakers-Rockets injury battle• Insider: OKC's problems
Jan. 12, 2009
• PER Diem: Magic join top ranks• Insider: Portland travel problems
Jan. 9, 2009
• PER Diem: Billups stealing the spotlight• Insider: A can't miss game
Jan. 8, 2009
• PER Diem: Sixers young spark• Insider: Wolves continue to sizzle
Jan. 7, 2009
• PER Diem: Boston's bench problem• Insider: Miles won't wait too long
Jan. 6, 2009
• PER Diem: Nuggets under luxury-tax line• Insider: Tense few days for some teams
Jan. 5, 2009
• PER Diem: Bucks, Pistons Ranking debate• Insider: T-Mac's blatant mail-in job
Dec. 31, 2008
• PER Diem: Spurs' playoff forecast• Insider: Calderon's free-throw feat?
Dec. 30, 2008
• PER Diem: The Year of the Great Divide• Insider: Rip with a new role?
Dec. 29, 2008
• PER Diem: Battle for top spot• Insider: Portland's top offense
Dec. 24, 2008
• PER Diem: The Good Bynum• Insider: Passing of torch
Dec. 23, 2008
• PER Diem: Magic near top crust• Insider: O.J. making run at Rose
Dec. 22, 2008
• PER Diem: Tough Sunday for Pistons• Insider: Crisis mode for Raptors
Dec. 19, 2008
• PER Diem: Orlando's lack of credit on D• Insider: A big story up north
Archive
December
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 18
November
3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 26
October
28 | 29 | 30 | 31
- Rumors: Derrick Rose shooting too much
- Thorpe: The top 20 NBA sophomores
- Ford: Wesley Johnson's volatile draft stock
- The Mag: Blake Griffin's rookie hazing
- Hollinger: Nuggets top power rankings
