|
|
| Mini Slams: West is Best
by Joe Schaller | | There has now been two very rare Mini Slams in the playoffs and the combination of David West and Chris Paul can now be considered the possible beginning of a dynasty. [more] | | |
Latest Total Performance Ratings
| MVP: No Sympathy for Kobe | by Joe Schaller
It's a virtual 3-way toss-up and Kobe may get the sympathy vote from the pundits but he is not included in my threesome.[more] | |
| The Missing Ingredients | by Joe Schaller
X-factor? Rather trite. Here are the guys most needed to step up and make that extra difference.[more] | |
| Playoff extravaganza! | by Joe Schaller
Playoffs preview and power ratings.... My interconference brackets.... results of the Las Vegas challenge.[more] | |
| TPR Top Ten: April 1 dead heat | by Joe Schaller
Viewing the MVP contenders from every angle.... I didn't think Lebron could be caught. KG and Manu have moved up while Lebron, Kobe and Chauncey have slipped but who is the new leader?[more] | |
| Water Boys | by Joe Schaller
You don't miss your water til the well runs dry- think Phoenix Suns and Shawn Marion. I list my top seven water boys.[more] | |
| Let's Talk About Miami | by Joe Schaller
The Heat pull off one of the great steals and everyone's talking about Phoenix.... Missed opportunities for the Raptors?.... February 7 power rankings.[more] | |
| How Quickly Things Change! | by Joe Schaller
Over the last month the NBA landscape has seen some dramatic changes.... East-West disparity update.... Rookie rankings.... Predictions![more] | |
| Allstar Weekend | by Joe Schaller
Allstar musings, MVP update, February 16 power ratings and Hispanic discrimination[more] | |
| Two Western Allstar Teams | by Joe Schaller
I will list eight from the West who didn't make my allstar team yet would have made my Eastern team.[more] | |
| Two Eastern Allstar Teams | by Joe Schaller
Half a season does not make a playoff team nor does it make an allstar.... Despite stars moving East the rising talent is still in the West and barely six from the East would make my West team.[more] | |
| Sacramento Kings TPR | by Joe Schaller
With the club practically back to full strength we can certainly count on the Kings to make a playoff run.... Not so fast.[more] | |
| Memphis Grizzlies TPR | by Joe Schaller
The Grizz are an outstanding scoring team. I was curious to find out why they are so bad.[more] | |
| Indiana Pacers TPR | by Joe Schaller
If the Pacers could avoid so many turnovers they could be a playoff team.[more] | |
| Atlanta Hawks TPR | by Joe Schaller
Joe Johnson was supposed to be their superstar however their best player is their sixth man.[more] | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers TPR | by Joe Schaller
Was this team in the NBA finals just last year? Can't be! Did their coach just get an extension?[more] | |
| Utah Jazz TPR | by Joe Schaller
The pundits should be talking endlessly about this small market team which could easily become the top offense in the league.[more] | |
| San Antonio Spurs TPR | by Joe Schaller
Despite their recent doldrums I think we all know the Spurs will be top tier in April.[more] | |
| Denver Nuggets TPR | by Joe Schaller
The Nuggets need to upgrade on defense, turnovers and 3-point shooting and there is one guy who can assist on all three.[more] | |
| Dallas Mavericks TPR | by Joe Schaller
After two traumatic playoffs it seems the Mavericks may be laying in the weeds.[more] | |
| Rookies and Power Ratings | by Joe Schaller
There's not much to get excited about on the rookie front- not like two years ago when one rookie had one of the greatest ROY seasons ever. Remember?.... plus, New Years power ratings.[more] | |
| Portland Trail Blazers TPR | by Joe Schaller
How we love to see the underdogs excell. The Blazers aren't as good as their record but they've inserted themselves into the playoff hunt.[more] | |
| New York Knicks TPR | by Joe Schaller
The Yankees spend $200 million compared to most clubs $50 million. That's an embarrassment yet the Knicks should top the list of greatest sports embarrassments of all time.... and Isiah?[more] | |
| Orlando Magic TPR | by Joe Schaller
I think what Stan Van Gundy meant was that the players are satisfied and have lost their game face.... The Magic typically start each game at a six point deficit.[more] | |
| CP3 & KG top MVP | by Joe Schaller
We've passed the first trimester and there are no clear favorites and many contenders for MVP. Here are the top dozen.[more] | |
| Chicago Bulls TPR | by Joe Schaller
Similar to the Rockets the defensive minded Bulls have failed on the offensive end however they have taken it a bit further with only mediocre defense and the absolute worst offense.[more] | |
| Houston Rockets TPR | by Joe Schaller
When Yao Ming described the disappointing Rockets as soft I think he may have had Coach Adelman at the top of his list.[more] | |
| Detroit Pistons TPR | by Joe Schaller
Do the Pistons really have the top starting five? You might add a sixth to that. They might have an MVP contender also.[more] | |
| Celtics TPR and Power Ratings | by Joe Schaller
It's time to reveal the key individuals responsible for the amazing run of the Boston Celtics---- before things get tough.[more] | |
| Twelve MVP Contenders | by Joe Schaller
To clear up any confusion out there created by the mainstream pundits I present to you the top MVP contenders in three tiers.... plus, a surprise player you haven't heard enough about.[more] | |
| Opening Power Rankings and MVP Talk | by Joe Schaller
The Southwest Division dominated last year and they appear to be considerably better.... Many have been mentioned however there are two who have been overlooked for MVP capability.[more] | |
| I Feel Like Bustin Loose | by Joe Schaller
You know how this list goes- Stromile Swift, Mike Sweetney and Jackie Butler used to be on it. But then again so did Tracy McGrady, Chauncey Billups, Ben Wallace, Andrei Kirilenko, Mehmet Okur, Josh Howard, Luol Deng, Zach Randolph, Manu Ginobili, Michael Redd, Carlos Boozer, Brad Miller and Leandro Barbosa.[more] | |
| The Las Vegas Challenge | by Joe Schaller
This year SchallerTPR goes up against the Las Vegas Hilton and Plaza sportsbooks plus NBA guru John Hollinger.[more] | |
| Off to Vegas | by Joe Schaller
I'm still here and in one week I will present my Las Vegas challenge as I take on the oddsmakers of The Imperial Palace and Plaza sportsbooks for over/under wins.[more] | |
| The Truth about Turnovers | by Joe Schaller
One more time before I fade into the spectacular Southwest sunset- in possession formulas turnovers and steals must carry values of minus two and plus two respectively..... October 15 ends my run with rivals.com which began in October of 1999. [more] | |
| Eastern Conference Projections | by Joe Schaller
The East takes great strides producing a parity not seen in the West.... Pivotal players.... My formula for predicting wins.... The impact of Sean May's loss.[more] | |
The TPR Formula
| The TPR Formula: Part II | by Joe Schaller
Game Pace, One on One Defense, Team Defense, Projected Improvement or Decline, Schedule Strength and Team Point Differential Adjustment.[more] | |
|
|
|
