Updated: December 29, 2008, 2:49 PM ET
Insider Gems: Dec. 29, 2008
John Hollinger gives us six observations for Monday.
1. One casualty of Cleveland's recent "slump" has been that the Cavs surrendered the No. 1 spot in offensive efficiency to Portland. Yes, Portland. The Blazers offer an interesting case study because they get very little post scoring and shoot a ton of jumpers -- an approach that traditionalists instinctively frown upon.
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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
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• 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
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