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Another week, time again for the WM Pawaa Rannkingu. Boston head the charts again, sheesh... I feel like it's the early 80s!
With Malice Pawaa Rannkingu!
1. Boston Celtics - Regular season dominance? Check. All roads to the title go through Boston, and don't you forget it!
2. LA Lakers - Yes, the Lakers are apparently struggling a little at the moment. But even so, have the best record in the West at 19-3. There are 28 other teams in the NBA that would love to have "those problems".
3. Cleveland Cavaliers - Dropping the game in Atlanta aside, there's every argument to be made that this is the 2nd best team in the NBA at the moment. But lose in Atlanta they did... third for now, but definitely on the heels of the Lakers.
4. Denver Nuggets - Could a team's fortunes change more with a mid-season trade at the point? It'd be hard to find one that's benefitted more than Denver have with the addition of Chauncey Billups. The difference in this team's astounding, and the Nugs have moved from being a playoffs-doormat to being a legitmate threat to the Western Conference. Thank you, Mr Dumars!
5.Orlando Magic - No huge song and dance about the Magic recently, but then this isn't Broadway. Getting the job done.
6. Portland Trail Blazers - Still playing a brand of basketball beyond their years. Well, not Greg Oden (I even feel guilty calling him "Greg Oden", I feel I should be calling him "Mr Oden").
 7. San Antonio Spurs - I think you'd need a silver bullet to stop this mob... even then, it's not a sure thing. Lord of the undead Pop has this team on the rise.
8. Houston Rockets - Artest sitting out games hurts. The big if that surrounds this team is health. And it's a mighty big 'if'.
9. Atlanta Hawks - The game against the Cavs showed what the Hawks are capable of. Now... if only they can do it on a regular basis.
10. New Orleans - In discussion with a Hornets fan, he pointed out to me that the team's been playing some good ball lately and have gone 8-2 over the last 10. True, but even within their own division, there are 2 other teams that have done the same, against better opponents. The Bees are buzzin' tho' - up into the top 10.
11. Utah Jazz - Pretty sure that Jerry Sloan would be ok with where the Jazz are at the moment. He's within touch of the top of the West, and at home the Jazz are deadly. Unfortunately on the road they are about deadly as kitties.
 12. Dallas Mavericks - Dirk Nowitzki's recent play, and the growth of a (team) spine have lifted this group considerably.
13. Phoenix Suns - Jason Richardson had immediate impact for the Suns, but I can't help but think that this is a sad time. Bid the "run-'n'-gun" Suns goodbye.
14. Detroit Pistons - Struggling now. Only just holding on against teams that they would have destroyed only a season ago. Today's "only-just" win against the Bobcats is the first win on a Sunday for the Pistons in a long while.
15. Miami Heat - Only really here due to two things. 1. Dwyane Wade. 2. The lack of any substance in the middle ranks of the NBA.
16. New Jersey Nets - Really thought that this was a team on the rise, but going .500 over the last 10 games with some inexplicable losses sinks 'em.
17. New York Knicks - Who would have thought that this team would be capable playing the way they are... at times. It's all about 2010, but this is a nice surprise for the MSG faithful. Rabid, fickle dogs that they are.
18. Chicago Bulls - At times this team really look like they could go places. At other times, the only place they look headed for is down.
19. Milwaukee Bucks - This team has spirit, verve, and an enthusiastic cast. Not hugely talented, but enthusiastic.
20. Toronto Raptors - As with the Sixers, really a team that has made underperforming an artform this season.
21. Philadelphia 76ers - Brand's finally, finally looking some where in the vicinity of what we expected. Has this team turned a corner?
22. Indiana Pacers - Indiana in Indiana are going to surprise some teams this season. But that'll happen altogether too rarely.
 23. Memphis Grizzlies - Better than their record would suggest (cliché much?). Recent wins against Houston, Chicago, and against Miami bely an 8-15 record. OJ Mayo's the real deal.
24. Golden State Warriors - Is it annoying that you have to pray for the return of a guy who screwed his ankle up by riding a moped?
25. Charlotte Bobcats - Boris Diaw and Raja Bell should positively impact this team. The middle ranks of the NBA are particularly weak at the moment, and the Cats could press. Even as far as being a team on the cusp of the playoffs.
26. LA Clippers - Look at that roster. Boom-dizzle, Camby, Kaman and even Zach Randolph. This team should be much, much better. Teams that lose against them? Well... there'll be more by the end of the season who leave a trip into the Staples Center and walk out scratching their heads.
27. Sacramento Kings - Forget the win against the Lakers. This will be a very long cold season in Sacramento.
28. Washington Wizards - Read #28.
29. Minnesota Timberwolves- Ulp. Not much further to fall. We're at bargain-basement... almost OKC levels!
30. Oklahoma City Thunder - Anyone got offices to clean? These guys hoover.
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