| Ranking (previous) | Team | Commentary | Record |
| 1 (5) |  | The Mavs had the longest winning streak in the NBA with 7 straight wins before dropping one to the Kings Monday night in ugly fashion. We all know the Mavs are generally a lock to blow it in the playoffs but as of right now they are the best team in the NBA right now. The loss to the Kings proved though that any team that shoots the ball decent against them has a shot. | 26-12 |
| 2 (8) |  | I am still not willing to give the Lakers the top spot even though they have a 7 game win streak because during that win streak they only beat one good team, the Hornets. I am not impressed by stringing together 7 wins against the Sixers, Grizzlies, Sonics, and Bucks. The real test for them is right now as they play the Suns on Thursday and will be without their best big man, Bynum, for eight weeks. | 26-11 |
| 3 (4) |  | The Suns are always one of the best teams in the West because when they play their game, they are unbeatable. I have said it many times but this is the last shot for Phoenix before they have to ship off Marion or Amare and start over without them. With Grant Hill out (what a shocker) it might be easier said than done. | 26-11 |
| 4 (1) |  | Following two losses to the Wizards the Celtics have their lowest ranking of the season at 4 right now. They still have the best record but man, their division absolutely sucks, so I am penalizing them. A game I am very excited to watch this week is Portland/Boston on Wednesday night, if the Celtics drop another I will officially stop believing they are a championship contender. | 30-6 |
| 5 (2) |  | Another team with their worst showing of the season, the Spurs are starting to gain some momentum again, even if it was a few wins against bad teams. Whatever, it takes to get back on track is necessary and this week should be more to build on for the Spurs. | 25-11 |
| 6 (3) |  | The Pistons continue to disappoint me. What the hell happened Sunday night? They lost to the Knicks 89-65! When I saw that final score I was sure somebody spiked my soda at work with PCP, crack, and cough syrup. My favorite quote of the year is from Chauncey Billups who said he showered for hours after the game to get the feeling of scoring 65 points to the Knicks off his body. I am calling a mulligan on that game. | 28-10 |
| 7 (9) |  | The Hornets are playing steady right now and are actually just one game back of the Western Conference lead. They just can't seem to beat the top teams though as they got crushed by the Lakers this week. Don't be surprised to see them move up a few spots next week after 3 straight against the Sonics, Bobcats, and Bucks all at home. That should be 3 freebies. | 25-12 |
| 8 (10) |  | Those Blazers continue to be that pesky surprise team that proves a problem for even the best in the NBA. Could they continue to be awesome spoilers and end the Lakers big win streak? I am routing for them, you have to love an underdog. | 23-14 |
| 9 (6) |  | They just aren't one of the elite in the West right now. Even though they are a lock to win a division it still doesn't guarantee a home playoff matchup, which should be a one and done in the playoffs for A.I. and Melo. | 22-14 |
| 10 (12) |  | My boys from Utah continue to climb back into a race with the Nuggets. The Jazz have put down 4 straight Ws to get the same win total as the Nugs with 3 more games played. It is still a long way to finish line so I might just bank my money on the better defensive squad, which is the Jazz. | 22-17 |
| 11 (11) |  | Talk about being stuck in limbo, the Warriors are a solid team but still are missing so many big pieces to contend in the West. Their big men were incredible last year but now are just mediocre foreigners in the post. | 22-16 |
| 12 (7) |  | I think I am done believing in the Magic until they prove otherwise. Ever since I preached them for beating the Celtics many weeks ago they have been in a continuous slide. I think if they were in the West they would miss the playoffs. | 23-16 |
| 13 (14) |  | Although the Wiz won two big ones against the Celtics I still can't rank them over any of the top teams in the West. | 20-16 |
| 14 (13) |  | I would still be concerned about the Rockets because they are playing good basketball. They could be this years Warriors, because with the right matchups, they could beat some of the top teams in the West. They need to make the playoffs first though, which as of now, they wouldn't be in. | 20-18 |
15 (17) |  | Don't look now but those Raptors are climbing up the standings in the East. Than again anytime you win three straight in the East it could jump you from the bottom to the middle of the pack. I still don't believe there are any contenders on the East Coast not named the Pistons or the Celtics. | 20-17 | | 16 (16) |  | I think it is funny that after the Rockets at 14 there is going to be a string of horribly mediocre Eastern Conference teams. The Eastern Confernence: Where Mediocrity is excellence. | 19-18 |
| 17 (15) |  | After a nice climb last week the Nets drop to below the .500 mark, yet still are almost a lock to make the playoffs. The Eastern Confernence: Where Mediocrity is excellence. | 18-19 |
| 18 (18) |  | I don't mean to sound like a broken record but the Hawks are a really bad team and would still be the eighth seed in the East. It is embarrassing how bad one conference is compared to the other and I don't see that ever changing. | 16-17 |
| 19 (22) |  | The Kings are in a bad spot right now. There best players are returning from injury and Frankie Garcia is starting to be a solid small forward in this league, a future Peja Jr. The Kings are going to finish in the middle of the pack and not get a good draft choice, leaving them still as a bad team of decent jump shooters. They need a big man, and not one that plays 1 out of 4 games every season. | 15-21 |
| 20 (19) |  | The Pacers, another team with a serious chance of making the playoffs but no real prayer of finishing at .500. Repetition is the key to comedy, The Eastern Confernence: Where Mediocrity is excellence. | 17-22 |
21 (20) |  | Just when I thought the Bulls were making a push to get back into the Eastern Conference they drop games to the Knicks and Hawks. Another team that came into the season with high hopes and will end the season hoping for a good pick in the lottery. | 14-20 | 22 (23) |  | I can't wait to see the Bucks draft another soft big man with their lottery pick that does nothing to help out a solid back court. | 15-23 | 23 (25) |  | Gerald Wallace continues be the most overrated player in the NBA because he always puts up huge fantasy stats. However, that is because he is the only halfway decent player in Charlotte right now. It is like Ronnie Brown being a first round fantasy pick in the football. Sure he isn't one of the top 10 players but he is all his team has which means plenty of touches and plenty of numbers with very little team success. | 14-23 | 24 (24) |  | The Clips are back to the Clips of old, the team in L.A. people try to pretend don't exist. | 10-23 | 25 (21) |  | I consider myself a true Sixers fan because I cheer against them every night. They won't go anywhere for awhile so we might as well build up on some young talent. I already love Thaddeus Young, Jason Smith, and Lou Williams. | 14-24 | 26 (29) |  | I am actually cheering for the Knicks the rest of the season so they finish above the 76ers. I am that fickle right now. | 10-26 | 27 (26) |  | Another week of just misses for the best worst team in the NBA. They lose to some of the best teams by a point or two week in and week out but they are still losses. | 10-27 | 28 (27) |  | The Sonics are very inconsistent and really need to bring in some scorers this offseason. With Gilbert Arenas becoming a free agent at the end of the season I think he would be a great fit in Seattle. Him and Durant could be the next Kidd/Carter. | 9-28 | 29 (30) |  | The streak is over! After 11 weeks in the 30 hole the T'Wolves climb out even though they have only 5 wins all season. However, they after lost 10 straight like another team. | 5-31 | 30 (28) |  | Shame on the Heat right now. 10 straight losses? Anyone who understands this is a liar. They are the Heat for God's sake! | 8-28 |
