1. L.A. Lakers -- Forget about winning 70 games. How about 80? (1).
2. Sacramento -- Impressive road sweep was a Texas three-step (4).
3. San Antonio -- Because of Tony Parker, the French now like Jerry Lewis and the Spurs (2).
4. Minnesota -- Minnesota residents are postponing ice-fishing trips to watch Wolves (5).
5. Milwaukee -- Finding out that the East is still the NBA's junior varsity (3).
6. Toronto -- And Olajuwon isn't even worn out yet (10).
7. Detroit -- These Pistons don't need zero-percent financing (8).
8. New Jersey -- Nets knocking on wood that they won't have their usual injuries (7).
9. Dallas -- After failing to get Malone, maybe Mark Cuban will go after Jordan (9).
10. Phoenix -- Looks as if Suns don't need to sign Randy Johnson as a forward after all (NR).
BOTTOM FIVE
1. Miami -- To think that Chris Gatling criticized the Cavaliers.
2. Chicago -- Bulls entered last night trying not to be cocky due to one-game win streak.
3. Memphis -- Once-toothless Grizzlies are at least growing some baby teeth.
4. Washington -- Wizards at least smelling better after Jordan said they ``stink.''
5. Cleveland -- Cavs players have the healthiest right feet in the NBA.