Even though the Bulls unexpectedly upended Miami on Wednesday, the Heat still possess the second-longest winning streak in NBA history. The 33 consecutive games won by the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers still stands atop the record book. Even so, and given the difference in the game from then to now, comparing these two remarkable teams is an irresistible exercise in fantasy. So here goes.
Rosen: Who would win? ’12-13 Heat or ’71-72 Lakers
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Rosen: Total control in Seattle may be appealing to Phil Jackson
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Phil Jackson has been considered for the in-season vacancies with both the Lakers and the Nets. Both teams opted for an alternative to the most successful coach in NBA history.
There were reasons why Jackson did not return to coaching, including this possibility: Could it be that Jackson wants to change his game plan and build a championship team from scratch?
Rosen: Breaking down Spurs’ blowout over Grizzlies
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The accepted conventional wisdom is that either the Clippers or the Thunder will ultimately represent the West in the finals.
However, partisans of the Spurs and the Grizzlies believe that their respective teams are also legitimate contenders for the Western Conference crown. Me? I’d say last night’s 103-82 taming of the Grizz is a microcosm of why San Antonio is the true dark horse in this particular race.
Rosen: What’s Next for Phil Jackson?
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Phil Jackson in 1996 coaching the Chcago Bulls
Now that Phil Jackson has stated that he has “no intention of ever coaching again,” two questions remain: Why not? And what next?
Here are some possible answers:
As the NBA season slowly unwinds, there have been several unexpected developments: The resurgence of the Knicks. The Clippers winning streak. The Lakers’ no-ring circus.
