Ben Bolch

Records through Friday. (Last week's ranking) 1. Bulls (33-9): Playoffs shaping up as a Bulls market for first time since 1998. (2) 2. Thunder (31-9): Cleveland loss shows that slow-mo...

Linsanity, meet the Novak Attack. Jeremy Lin has revived a franchise and electrified a city while sparking a global catchphrase. Perhaps his greatest feat: resuscitating the career of former Marquette...

Record through Friday 1. Bulls (25-7): Derrick Rose's back biggest story in season of back-to-back-to-backs. (1) 2. Heat (24-7): James and Wade most beloved duo in city since Crockett and...

Records through Friday 1. Bulls (23-6): Bulls have 20/30 vision on the road, winning last four by 23, 21, 23 and 31. (1) 2. Thunder (21-6): Andres Cantor's call of...

Records through Friday 1. Bulls (17-4): Bulls circle birthdays, anniversaries and rematch with Pacers on calendar. (1) 2. Thunder (16-3): Seattle called; it wants its franchise back. (2) 3. Heat...

Last hurrah? Quick, catch a glimpse of Boston's Big Three. It could be shrinking fast. Danny Ainge, the Celtics' president of basketball operations, said this week he would consider breaking...

Records through Friday 1. Thunder (10-2): No BCS formula needed to determine new No. 1. (2) 2. Bulls (11-2): Even with sore toe, Derrick Rose is a pain in Celtics'...

Records through Friday 1. Heat (7-1): Injury-plagued Miami becomes The Big Cheering Section. (1) 2. Thunder (6-2): All quiet on the (Russell) Westbrook front as Thunder shake sideline drama. (2)...