The Madness

Here's all that you need to know for now in the world of hoops: The Miami Heat got to 27 wins in a row before dropping one in Chicago. The Nuggets rolled off 16 in a row, now the Knicks have won 9 in a row. Kobe passed Wilt on the all-time scoring list. That poor kid from Louisville, Kevin Ware absolutely SNAPPED his leg playing defense (why they call it "March Madness" I guess) in the tourney ( I almost posted the video...but I can't stand watching it again). Shaq's Lakers jersey was retired at Staples Center (crowd chanted "We want Phil" as Phil Jackson spoke). These fly Air Jordan III's were released (see photo). Blake Griffin was robbed, and Dirk should be fined (see video).

The East is pretty set for playoff matchups. Out west, the Mavericks slipped further out of contention into the 10th spot as L.A. beat them again, and Utah somehow, some way continues to find its way into the NBA playoffs hunt. During my lifetime, the Jazz have only missed the playoffs 8 different years...but obviously haven't captured a title. Always a bridesmaid indeed. I think I'd rather see Kobe lose in the playoffs than Gordon Hayward (such an adorable little guy). An NBA official died (Greg Willard)...no joke there. That kid from Buckwild on MTV died too. Morgan Freeman did NOT die, I recently found out. It was all a prank a while back. Here are the dunks of the month!