1. (1) L.A. Lakers: Shaq would be even scarier in short shorts.
2. (4) San Antonio: Tim-berrr!!! Opponents falling vs. Duncan.
3. (2) Sacramento: Doug has christened team with defense.
4. (3) Milwaukee: Anthony giving Milwaukee low-post presence.
5. (5) Minnesota: This is punishment for Joe Smith?
6. (13) Detroit: Cliff note: Pistons upgraded with Robinson.
7. (7) New Jersey: If no fans are watching, is it real?
8. (8) Houston: Surprising start is no Hallucination.
9. (6) Dallas: We see why Riley didn?t re-sign Hardaway.
10. (14) Indiana: Tinsley playing like he?s back in Rucker Park.
11. (15) Phoenix: Anfernee warming up the franchise.
12. (21) Philadelphia: Brown has found the Answer to slow start.
13. (12) Orlando: Post-up from Paleolithic Era.
14. (10) Toronto: At least Oakley is not around with critiques.
15. (17) Denver: Will kicking Rider off the island help?
16. (11) Boston: Elite status was Fleet-ing.
17. (9) Portland: Mighty Mouse squeaking about lost role.
18. (18) Golden State: Has healed most of its wounds.
19. (19) Charlotte: Mr. Whoopde-darn-do no longer scapegoat.
20. (20) Seattle: Even assistant GM and video guy injured.
21. (23) L.A.Clippers: Elton becoming Brand name in L.A.
22. (21) Utah: Ostertag playing better than mates spells doom.
23. (16) New York: Sellout streak next to go.
24. (25) Atlanta: Should be contracted for passing on Tinsley.
25. (25) Miami: Period of Mourning for once-great team.
26. (27) Cleveland: Ilgauskas breaks another bone.
27. (26) Washington: Collins ready to get medieval.
28. (29) Chicago: Duke?s Jason Williams better cherish wins.
29. (28) Memphis: How Lowe can Sidney?s team go?