The Hornets are presently occupying the top slot in the Western Conference and this was achieved without any big name signings before the trade deadline last February unlike the Lakers, Suns and the Cavs. Nobody predicted at the start of the season that the Hornets will be their present lofty position. Byron Scott had made a tremendous job in applying the team-concept system to perfection with his limited resources. Leading MVP candidate Chris (CP3) Paul is leading the charge of the hardworking blue-collar type of squad from a city, which is still reeling from the after effects of killer hurricane "Katrina" 3 years ago. Aside from Paul, outstanding efforts had been dished out consistently night in and night out by Peja Stojakovic, Mo Peterson, David West, Bonzi Wells and Tyso Chandler. Not a few are expecting the Hornets now to go deep in the play-offs with their no-nonsense brand of play.
The 76ers on the other hand, are waxing hot winning six of their last ten games and is presently on the 6th spot in the east. Just like the Hornets, non of the leading so-called NBA authorities gave a second look at the Sixers at the start of the campaign. Point guard Andre Miller is superb in backstopping the team in the post-Iverson era. But their main man remains Andre Iguodala, who is averaging a team-leading 20.0 ppg. Other notables in Mo Cheeks' charges are Willie Green, Louis Williams and Samuel Dalembert. Balance distribution in offense is evidently seen in the team with 5 players averaging in double figures in scoring. Anything can happen in the mediocre Eastern Conference and the 76ers are worth watching as they may go deep up to the conference semis! So stay tuned guys!
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