Last Place Update

Welcome to this week's Last Place Update.  The 7-53 Charlotte Bobcats are making their move by losing 17 straight to succeed the 1973 Philadelphia 76ers as the worst team in NBA history.  Again, that Philly team had a 9-73 record.  The Bobcats lead the 15-46 Washington Wizards by by 7.5 games.  The Wizards lead the 19-42 New Orleans Hornets by 4 games.

   This week's honorable mention goes once again to the Kings of the Cellar defending champion 25-37 Minnesota Timberwolves.  The Timberwolves lost 10 games in a row and are 4-18 since March 9.  Although Philly has gone 3-7 in their last ten games, Minnesota is giving Charlotte some competition with how many games they can lose in a row.

Next Losses

   Charlotte had an 0-fer since the last update, going 0-8.  The Bobcats have a 3 game home stand, hosting the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, and the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.  Unless they pull off an upset somewhere, with their best chance against Sacramento, they'll have yet another 0-fer this week.

  Washington had a respectable 3-3 run since the last update.  This week, they play the Milwaukee Bucks at home on Wednesday and go to Miami to play the Heat on Saturday.  The Wizards have a shot at a 1-1 run, but could also have an 0-fer.

   What is going on with my New Orleans Hornets?  They're sporting a 4 game winning streak and went 5-2 since the last update.  Way to go Hornets!  This week, the Bees go to Memphis to play the Grizzlies on Wednesday and the host the Houston Rockets on Thursday.  On Sunday, the Hornets go to Los Angeles to play former Hornet Chris Paul and the Clippers.  New Orleans has a tough stretch this week and could have an 0-fer. 


Other Thoughts

   Congrats to new Hornets owner Tom Benson.  Hopefully he can set the same kind of winning environment he did when he first took over the New Orleans Saints.

   Speaking of Benson, why is Drew Brees still not signed? 

   If the MLB Last Place Update started today, the 3-8 San Diego Padres would lead several 3-7 teams.

Have a great weekend!!