Reached the first half of the season – some teams 41 games-, the NBA couldn’t offer more charm: confirmation of a team as fall in love as the Celtics, the ‘miraculous’ recovery that no one believed. brooklyn netsa big disappointment like the Warriors and a pleasant surprise like the Sacramento Kings Jordi Fernandez as a second coach. This was the best and worst ever.

Boston Celtics (30-12)

undisputed best

Considering they currently have the best record in the NBA (29-12) beyond their leadership in the East, there is no other team stronger, more consistent and more reliable than these Celtics at this point. .Which team are you currently coaching? Joe Mazurawithout being affected by the case Udokaime, Even after losing the final, they have improved their maturity as a group, and above all, they have solidified their position as a top star. Jason Tatum and an increasingly productive relationship with him Jalen BrownThe only complaints are the specific disconnects that largely account for surprising losses like the two games in Orlando and the humiliation they suffered against Oklahoma (150-117).in addition to the turn Robert Williams III. They have the right to say that their worst enemy today is themselves.

Brooklyn Nets (27-13)

The Miracle of Jack Vaughan

From the brink of collapse, who knew they would continue with a staunch candidacy for the Ring of the East that no one dreamed of months ago. Jack Vaughan. Former assistant Steve Nash After Udoka was left out, he took the position of head coach and has almost a “Cameraard” in the locker room. Kyrie Irving Focus after his recent controversy.Kyrie is so good when he only thinks about basketball that the duo he formed with the best members Kevin Durant It’s been devastating over the years, averaging around 30 points for “Durantura” and 26.7 points for point guard.

And if this quality is supported by defenses that go from 2nd worst to 9th best, in addition to “secondary” previous steps such as Watanabe, O’Neal, Claxton, Everything is better understood. They’re on a 12-game winning streak, and if things don’t work out, they can afford the last two weeks without Durant.

Golden State Warriors (20-21)

champion in (many) issues

Only a few days ago there would have been talk of an unknown bipolar warrior who was always at home (17 vs 5 balance) and 3 vs 16 “bleeding”. But the Bahian player has suffered his third consecutive defeat in front of his fans. magic and the piston We also have the troubled Suns without Chris Paul or Devin Booker. And now there are 5 consecutive displacements.No. 2 machine with young people, work doesn’t stop, it’s horny jordan pool Useless and has to be paused from time to time Stephen Curry He just returned from injury.base return and Wiggins When Iguodala They should help, but the eighth-place champions – although they’ve gone lower – are in serious danger of not making the playoffs.

Los Angeles Lakers (19-22)

How to make Lebron feel different

Even with everything they do, it still seems complicated that they can do anything. Russell Westbrook Coming off the bench again, Durbin Hamm changed the team’s mentality. lebron james It must be squeezed every night for those in purple and gold to sing victory. And LeBron, who is tired of taking on too much responsibility while also being fed up with the desire to never miss the playoffs again, is already fed up and throwing increasingly sharp hints at the franchise. . for him to do something.

There’s little room for error and it all comes down to bringing reinforcements to this market – at least one shooter – even if they want to come play-in – and of course come back ASAP Anthony DavisIt’s a shameful disgrace to not even ‘play in’ in the year ‘Bron’ overtakes Kareem Abdul Jabbar as the all-time leading scorer.

Milwaukee Bucks (27-14)

From Authority to Doubt

If the 2021 champions didn’t show a crack in the first month of the competition (he started with a 9-0 record), what these Bucks (3rd) now feel is that they It means weakened.His record since then stands at 17-13, while his most recent losses against the likes of the Celtics 30 points Or touch on paper this difference to the Grizzlies and far inferior teams Washington Wizards world Charlotte Hornets (109-138), leaving many questions.

First and foremost, the team’s ability to compete even when it is not guaranteed Giannis Antetokounmpo o The Greek is in bad shape as he hasn’t averaged more than 12 points in his last three games.And even though all this came back chris middleton And of Joe English At the high level that the former Barça player is offering.

Philadelphia 76ers

Straight from a very crooked beginning

Proved that the time was right Doc Rivers. The Sixers’ coach asked for patience in the face of a terrible start (1-4), and the Pennsylvania franchise has been tweaking and delivering results — less than a month at a time. James Harden Neither Tyrese Maxsey-, and consolidated in the playoff positions, currently fourth in the East at 25-15. Joel Embiid With him recovering from a summer of physical problems and Cameroon’s center performing in an all-time high averaging 33.6 points, with the best James Harden in recent years, Maxsy stepping up and scoring at the same time. bottom. Responsibility for the “beard”.and above all PJ Tucker He lives up to expectations as a defensive specialist.

Dallas Mavericks (23-19)

At the edge with or without Doncic

The reality is that no matter how good a position they have in the West (Quarter), they are approaching their limits, and from what we have seen, their candidacy is not holding up.Texas franchises can’t live without it Luka Doncic lost 4 games without him– and even the Slovenian has exhausted him many times watching point guards forced to score. 50 points Against teams like the Rockets and Spurs.

The team continues to make the mistake of not looking for a guaranteed replacement for Luka Doncic in the summer after he left Jalen Brunson Facundo Campazzo and Kemba Walker’s bet fell through.team of Jason Kidd Has a pretty solid balance against the most solid contenders in ring 7-9, but stays very far away from the Celtics (125-112 and 95-124). The Massachusetts native gives no advantage to Doncic’s teammates. Because their defensive versatility allows him to defend the point he guard without a 2v1. And if you want to be a champion, you have to win them all.

Cleveland Cavaliers (26-16)

Ricky Rubio and more favorites

They have shown that they are ready for the biggest, plus a year of experience from the nucleus of players with that young nucleus. Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, and, of course, Donovan Mitchell stepped up to the next level in his first year in Cleveland, scoring 71 points against the Bulls as a great starter.two victories against celtics They are the best presentation cards for your candidacy.

And they intend to regain what they lost last year and what they were missing last year. Ricky Rubio. Beyond his ancestry in the dressing room, the Catalan is the type of player that has been lacking on the court so far, and his absence last year had a clear impact on the team’s setbacks, which were subsequently eliminated in the play-ins. Much of the campaign in the playoffs.

Sacramento Kings (21-18)

A great revelation from the hands of the Spaniards

There are multiple amazing teams out there, but given the expectations and where they come from, the Revelation franchise’s honorary title equates to the Kings at the moment Jordi Fernandez, second coach.In addition, there are other teams that are surprising from the beginning utah jazz world blazer they shrank. The California team, also ranked fifth in the West, is looking to make the playoffs after breaking his 16th consecutive title last year and his record of missing a phase.

duo De’Aaron Fox – Domantas Sabonis It sets his pace and is complemented by the advantages of youngsters like Kevin Huerter and Keegan Murray. Not so long ago, the length of time he “skipped” the playoffs and Tyrese Halliburton They joined the Pacers in Operation Sabonis last year, but now they’re the ones laughing. There’s also a Pacer that must be named because Halliburton is an oriental revelation that broke it. Sabonis Halliburton, the so-called full-fledged “win-win”.

“Wild” and even in the West

Nuggets and Grizzlies, the best

In a collective key, a West that, like the Grizzlies, exudes equality on all fronts must also be noted. Santi Aldama Nuggets share lead, Pelicans Willie Hernangomez After finishing 3rd and overcoming the play-in, we stayed in the first round last year and will advance to the next level.And while watching some clippers recover Kawai Leonard Someone who looks better every day. The hard part is matching Kawhi with Paul George. Because now George is injured.if the team of Tyrone Lu If we can bring them together at a crucial moment, we need to speak clearly about the Clippers.

MVP battle

Jokic won’t let Doncic and Tatum take it easy

Keep in mind that in the individual keys Nikola Jokic is leveling up more and more and it’s not going to be easy from MVP to Luka Doncic. even better than last year And Jason Tatum has cemented himself in the star elite this season. The previous two winners of this award, which is given to the best player on the planet, have reduced their points tally from 27 to 25. Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr.

In return, he added -9.7 assists on 7.9- on basket passes and averaged 25 points, 9.7 assists and 11 rebounds.doncic, top scorer, record 34 points, Tatum averages 31 points, 4.2 assists and 8.2 rebounds on nine catches and 8.7 basket passes. Jokic, who won his MVP for the third time in a row, can do what only they have done Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird.