1. San Antonio Spurs (23-3): This team in on pace to break the the record for wins in a season set by Michael Jordan's 72-10 Chicago Bulls. I don't expect them to continue on this pace, but it's one hell of a start.
2. Boston Celtics (22-4): Thirteen wins in a row would usually put you in the top spot, but the Spurs just keep winning.
3. Miami Heat (21-8): Miami's on a twelve-game winning streak with a huge Christmas Day matchup against the Lakers looming.
4. Los Angeles Lakers (21-7): LA has had up and down stretches this year, but with Andrew Bynum back, this team should really start to take off. A great sign is seeing Bynum score 16 points in his last game.
5. Dallas Mavericks (21-5): They drop to the fifth spot only because an average Bucks team snapped their win streak.
6. Oklahoma City Thunder (19-9): I don't think of this team as elite yet just because they rely too much on just two players, but they are certainly dangerous every night.
7. Utah Jazz (19-9): They are playing solid ball with five players scoring in double figures. I still worry Deron Williams carries too heavy a burden.
8. Chicago Bulls (16-9): It's a shame that Joakim Noah has gone down for 8-10 weeks because he was playing great and this team was starting to gel with Carlos Boozer coming back. I think they have enough talent to stay above water while Noah is out, but they'll struggle on the boards and with post defense.
9. Orlando Magic (16-10): Out go Vince Carter, Rashard Lewis, and Marcin Gortat; in come Hedo Turkgolu, Jason Richardson, Earl Clark, and Gilbert Arenas. The Magic improved their athleticism and talent level, but it may take all year for these new pieces to establish their roles and rhythms.
10. Denver Nuggets (16-10): Reports say the Nuggets are now aggressively listening to offers for Carmelo Anthony. How does one listen aggressively?
--from Adam
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