22! The Rockets have extended their win streak to 22 games!!! These guys can't lose. And not only did they continue their streak, but are now sitting atop the Western Conference, beating the LA Lakers on Sunday 104-92. Their marquee player, Tracy McCrady, didn't even score 1-point in the first half, but former 'AND 1' all star Rafer Alston (aka Skip-To-My-Lou, his street ball name) hit eight 3-pointers and led the Rockets to an easy win over the Lakers. All of the sudden, Houston is the favorite in the Western Conference, and with the exception of Tracy McGrady, their team is comprised of players you probably have never heard of (Rafer Alston, Shane Battier, Carl Landry, Luis Scola, Luther Head). Get to know those names, because this team could be holding the championship trophy come June. However, their next opponent -- The Boston Celtics, the No. 1 seed in the east.

Speaking of seeds -- the March Madness brackets were announced today. Everybody's favorite time of year. The No. 1 seeds were rightly allocated to UCLA, Kansas, Memphis, & North Carolina. No. 2 seeds: Georgetown, Tennessee, Texas & (the sometimes disliked but always feared... Duke). This year is a tough one to predict, as their is no clear cut favorite -- and there is definitely room for some unknown team to sneak into the Final Four (Note: George Mason, the most famous Cinderella team of all time, is back in the tournament this year).

The most exciting first round match up pits Kansas St. against USC. This is not just a normal 6-seed v. 11-seed. NO -- this is a grand display of two of the most recruited freshman in the country. Kansas State's Marques Beasley (the projected No. 1 pick in the NBA draft) v. USC's O.J. Mayo (the most highly recruited freshman in the country last year). It will be an intense battle.

Also, watch out for DRAKE. This is just a small school, but don't be fooled, this team can play. Picking them to go far in your office pool will shock co-workers, and subject you to jeers -- but you'll look like the smart one at the end of the day.

Watercooler Discussion: Who's your favorite team in the NCAA tourney?

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