We've seen some ups and downs this year.
Minnesota for a while seemed the best team in the NBA, now they're 3rd best in the West.
Clippers were weak, added Harden, took a little while to gel, now competitive and 4th in the West.
Pelicans started average, people got on Zion's case for being out of shape, now Pelicans kicking butt and competitive, just 2 games back of the Clips.
Mavs started off as the 2nd best team in the West; now they've droppped to 8th in the West.
Warriors never got into first gear and are headed for a play-in; not really a contender.
Grizz started off 4-1 and now out of the picture.
The Bucks looked before the season they could hang with the Celtics but 11.5 games behind them.
Cavs started slow (they were 4-7 and I think their slow start carried further)- now 3rd in the East.
Knicks I believe were similar- now 4th.
I asked mid-way if the Magic were for real (
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/sho...-Magic-legit)- starting 16-7, and 69% winning- but they've cooled off to 5th in East with below 60% winning.
Celtics have been dominant all season long.
So----- who do you have for the ring?