(Through Friday's games)
TEAM EXPLANATION PVS.
1. Mavericks (26-5) Center position still a problem 1
2. Kings (23-9) Injuries don't bother them 2
3. Nets (24-9) Anybody want a Mutombo? —
4. Suns (20-12) They can't stay here, right? 5
5. Blazers (19-12) About time to implode . . . again —
TEAM EXPLANATION PVS.
25. Clippers (12-21) Getting back in comfort zone —
26. Bulls (11-21) Jordan handed them a whippin' —
27. Cavs (7-27) One point better than Toronto 28
28. Raptors (8-25) Low on health, talent, morale 27
29. Nuggets (7-24) Messed up, beat the Sonics 29