We are now over five weeks into the NBA season, and about every team is roughly a quarter through the 82-game slate.
The parity in the league this season appears to only be growing stronger, with 17 teams now possessing a .500 or better record.
It’s quite difficult to single out the 10 best teams in basketball at the moment with so many seemingly quality teams, but there are some that are just a step below others at this point.
HM: Brooklyn Nets
Team MVP: Mikal Bridges
The beloved former member of the Phoenix Suns has rebounded nicely from a slow start, including a 26-point first quarter that lead to a blowout win against the Orlando Magic on Saturday night.
Bridges is now averaging nearly 23 points per contest and is continuing to play his trademark hard-nosed defense while leading the Nets into playoff contention once again.
10: Indiana Pacers
9: New York Knicks
8: Philadelphia 76ers
7: Phoenix Suns
6: Orlando Magic
5: Denver Nuggets
4: Oklahoma City Thunder
3: Milwaukee Bucks
2: Minnesota Timberwolves
1: Boston Celtics
Jaylen Brown has taken a step back as a player this season. Despite the regression from Brown, the Celtics are a balanced squad that gets elevated by Tatum’s two-way play.
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