1. L.A. Lakers: Shaq's supporting cast earning some spotlight.

2. Sacramento: Arco Arena a royal pain for visitors.

3. San Antonio: Porter shines on TNT and ESPN Classic.

4. Minnesota: Trent the best WWF athlete in NBA.

5. Dallas: Cuban makes up for lost fines.

6. New Jersey: Martin isn't dirty like Wallace isn't irascible.

7. Milwaukee: Mason still playing like he's handcuffed.

8. Boston: Harder to score on Boston since hiring of Harter.

9. Indiana: O'Neal must think his first name is Shaq.

10. Utah: Finally starting to play in tune.

11. Toronto: Grunwald feeling like Lotto winner of fake money.

12. Seattle: Radmanovic shooting like last name is Stojakovic.

13. Washington: Juanita now wants half of hot Wizards.

14. Orlando: Ewing temporarily embalmed.

15. Phoenix: Will Scotty be beamed out this season?

16. L.A. Clippers: Dooling drooling to come back.

17. Charlotte: NBA's only homeless team has lost its sting.

18. Portland: Technically, Wallace is underachieving.

19. Detroit: Going from first to worst with Piston-like speed.

20. New York: Spike Lee donning Felton Spencer jersey.

21. Philadelphia: Colin Powell's next peace mission: Philly.

22. Cleveland: Fans reminiscing about Kemp Era.

23. Atlanta: Less dishes with the Waiter on sick leave.

24. Denver: Issel blames LaFrentz for dismissal.

25. Golden State: Having good season ? with lottery picks.

26. Houston: Taylor comeback this season not up in smoke.

27. Memphis: Good news/bad news: Best players are rookies.

28. Miami: Wait until not next year, but 2003.

29. Chicago: Call offense the Bermuda Triangle without Jordan, Pippen.