The Injury Bug .....

[Jersey Devil]

I bring this question up only after looking at the 76ers, who have the best record in the NBA (well, at least I think they do). The team should be in the middle of the pack of teams after their injuries. Right now Eric Snow, Matt Geiger, rookie Speedy Claxton, Toni Kukoc, and Allen Iverson are injured (with only Iverson playing minutes right now). Still, though, they have found a way to come together as a team and win.

Other teams though have suffered. Any opinions on which team has been HURT the most this year due to injuries? (If so, please give the team, the injuries, and a little insight.)

[Marc]

Didn't you forget Theo Ratliff? I just heard he is out 4-6 weeks, unfortunately.

The obvious answer to your question is two East teams: Miami and Orlando.

First, Miami lost all-star center Alonzo Mourning to a freak kidney ailment for the season. With their new-look team, they really had a chance to win the title, but they don't without 'Zo, no matter what.

Meanwhile, Orlando has struggled without the star power they thought Grant Hill would bring them. I don't know what's up with Hill, but I hope he gets back to being how he was in the mid-'90's - injury free.