Untimely Falls

  Most NBA teams are in the middle of the their playoffs pushes but some untimely falls have put a few teams fighting for positions in a vulnerable position.

Another Blow for Boston

  Kevin Garnett has been in and out for a little over a week for the Celtics and according NBA reports today, he has discovered that there is inflammation in his left ankle and he will be taking about two more weeks off to recover. The Celtics have gone a disappointing 1-4 in their last 5 games and KG has been out 3 of those 5. The effect of his absence surely makes the Celtics vulnerable to drop from the 7th seed to the 8th with Milwaukee on their heels just two games behind in the loss column. Celtics guard Courtney Lee, who has definitely become an asset to this team, has also fallen due to an ankle injury but is hopeful to return Tuesday night to take on the New York Knicks per the Celtics website. One thing a Doc Rivers Celtics team is always going to be though is resilient so I expect them to turn things around soon, especially when they get Lee back, and sustain their playoff position.

Silent Streakers Starter Sitting

  Ty Lawson, starting point guard for the silent killing Denver Nuggets, will miss his third straight game tonight due to an injured right heel as his team takes on the New Orleans Hornets. The Nuggets are trying to extend their winning streak to 16 games. Denver is quietly climbing the standings ladder in the West, now at the 3rd seed just one game in the win column over the Los Angeles Clippers. The great thing about this team is that they don't necessarily have one main "star" so although Lawson is out, the rest of the team can still carry the load and panic isn't widespread given his absence. Nonetheless, if I'm a Denver fan I would definitely want Ty back as soon as possible to help better clinch that 3rd seed spot only increasing their odds at a successful playoff series. This Denver team has only lost three times at home this entire season.

Flash takes 5

 Miami Heat superstar guard Dwyane Wade has missed his second consecutive game due to a sore right knee. Hours ago, he confirmed that he had an MRI on the bruised knee but expects to return on Wednesday to take on the Chicago Bulls. Wade had surgery on his left knee in July so although there is comfort in knowing that he hasn't re-aggravated a previous injury, it is disappointing for fans to see Wade down after he was playing so well during this streak and clearly had gotten his health back since the season's start. Mike Miller has been starting in Wade's place and the way Miami's bench has been producing, fans can definitely keep calm.
  Miami doesn't have to worry about losing their playoff seeding being that the 2nd team in the East is a whole 12.5 games behind but they don't want to begin to lose and jeopardize overall homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs. The San Antonio Spurs are only 3 games behind them in the loss column. Just moments ago, Miami won their 27th straight game over the Orlando Magic.

Sources: NBA, ESPN