High five
TEAM EXPLANATION PVS
1. Lakers (18-4) Kobe blew game to Mavericks 1
2. Pacers (18-5) Artest is playing like an All-Star 2
3. Kings (15-5) Jazz don't need to feel ashamed 3
4. Nuggets (14-8) They lead league's toughest division 5
5. Mavericks (14-8) Healthy Nowitzki helps a lot --
Low five
TEAM EXPLANATION PVS
25. Knicks (7-16) McDyess hasn't had much impact --
26. Hawks (7-17) Stephen Jackson longs for Spurs 25
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27. Cavs (6-16) Roster looks better than this 28
28. Bulls (5-16) Trade didn't seem to help much 27
29. Magic (3-20) Showing a few signs of life 29
(Through Friday's games)