One Up, One Down

NBA Standings

Here's something scary to ponder as the Timberwolves train wreck continues: With their loss to the Lakers last night, the Wolves are only one loss and one Houston or Clipper win away from being outside of the playoff picture. With their fourth straight win last night, the Bulls are one win and one Boston loss away from being IN the playoff picture.

Of course, the Bulls play in a conference where .500 ball can get you a division title--just ask the Knicks. But Chicago is 7-3 in its last ten games; Minnesota is a pitiful 2-8 and has spiraled below the all-Kobe, all-the-time Lakers in the standings. This is not looking good for my beloved Wolves. Maybe it's a lucky thing that my sports page is covered with news about Eddy Curry every morning rather than Kevin Garnett. (I never thought I'd say that.) Right now, it appears that Curry has the better team.