1. L.A. Lakers — Pau Gasol put up 23 points and 14 rebounds in season debut (2)
2. Phoenix — Amazing how Nash makes players like Jared Dudley look good (1)
3. Atlanta — Joe Johnson is approaching superstar status (9)
4. Dallas — Mavs’ found a steal in France’s Rodrigue Beaubois (11)
5. Orlando — Something is wrong when Carter is averaging more shots than Howard (10)
6. Boston — So much for 72 wins, Celtics have lost three of their last four (3)
7. Cleveland — Anthony Parker fitting in nicely as a LeBron sidekick (4)
8. Denver — Arron Affalo another steal from Detroit for Denver (6)
9. Portland — Three-guard lineup of Blake, Roy, Miller working for Blazers (7)
10. Miami — Heat back down to earth, have lost four of their last five (5)
11. Milwaukee — Can anyone figure out how to stop Brandon Jennings? (13)
12. Houston — Never thought Trevor Ariza would lead a ‘good’ team in scoring (12)
13. Oklahoma City — The Thunder in the playoffs? No, just a weak schedule so far (21)
14. San Antonio — Richard Jefferson only Spurs’ starter to play in every game this season (8)
15. Utah — Carlos Boozer enjoying a season of contract-year-itis (20)
16. Chicago — Bulls offense struggling to replace Ben Gordon, averaging 89 points a game (15)
17. Toronto — Amir Johnson quickly approaching bust status (14)
18. Sacramento — Head coach Paul Westphal getting the best out of this group (19)
19. DETROIT — Pistons are treading water with Hamilton and Prince out (16)
20. Indiana — Dahntay Jones enjoying a career year (18)
21. Philadelphia — Speights knee injury means 76ers are stuck with Dalembert (17)
22. New Orleans — Peja Stojakovic good for a 20-point game once a week (25)
23. L.A. Clippers — Marcus Camby only starter not averaging in double figure (24)
24. Washington — Jamison is back, but can he save the Wizards? (22)
25. Memphis — Dumping Iverson the best move this team could make (27)
26. Charlotte — Hey, Larry, good luck with Stephen Jackson, you’re going to need it (23)
27. Golden State — Don Nelson now feuding with Monta Ellis, just can the guy (26)
28. New York — Not even the Knicks want Allen Iverson (29)
29. Minnesota — Wonder if T’wolves regret passing on Brandon Jennings, twice (28)
30. New Jersey — By this time next week, Nets could tie the NBA record for worst start (30)