Top 8 NBA teams

An evaluation of the NBA-season so far renders the following top team rating.

8. Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks have a record of 21-10. Joe Johnson has been exhibiting 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 23 points per match and it seems quite probable that he would lead this exciting team deep in the playoffs. An important aspect is that the veteran presence of Mike Bibby has resulted in maintaining an explosive and youthful core in the team.

7. Denver Nuggets

Denver Nuggets have a record of 21-12. There has been an excellent display from J.R. Smith, Kenyon Martin and Carmelo Anthony and so it seems likely that the team would do well in the playoffs. However, it seems essential that this team should tighten its defense. It is obvious that after the trade of Chauncey Billups, the performance has been stellar.

6. New Orleans Hornets

New Orleans Hornets have a record of 19-9. Chris Paul who averages three steals per game should be honored as the Defensive Player of the Year. He also has an average of 12 assists and 20 points. He is ably supported by David West who has displayed 7 rebounds and 20 points per game.

5. Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic have a record of 25-7. The leading player of this team is Dwight Howard who exhibited 4 blocks, 14 rebounds and 20 points per game. He is well supported by players like Jameer Nelson, Hedo Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis, who is highly over-paid for his job.

4. San Antonio Spurs

San Antonio Spurs have a record of 20-11. Tim Duncan is one player worth a mention as he has 10 rebounds and 21 points per game. Roger Mason has displayed 12 points per game and for the first time in his career is in double figures. It is being predicted that the 2009 NBA finals would be contested between the Spurs and the Lakers.

3. Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers have a record of 26-5. It looks quite probable that the Cavaliers would compete with the Celtics in the Conference Finals for a berth in the 2009 NBA finals. The game of LeBron James is so exemplary that he is the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the league. He could not have expected a better roster as there are three players who average double figures per game.

2. Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics have a record of 28-5. The Celtics have succeeded in extracting the best of each team they play and this has resulted in a 19 game winning streak. They are in the process of putting a strong title defense.

1. Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers have a record of 25-5. Kobe Bryant is displaying almost mistake less basketball. The blend of Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum has enabled the team to dream of winning the title in this season. These two seven footers collectively contribute 3 blocks, 17 rebounds and 30 points per night. The Lakers appear almost unstoppable.