Record through Friday
1. Bulls (25-7):
Derrick Rose’s back biggest story in season of back-to-back-to-backs. (1)
2. Heat (24-7):
James and Wade most beloved duo in city since Crockett and Tubbs. (3)
3. Thunder (23-7):
Blowout victory over Warriors turns breathless when Russell Westbrook hurts ankle. (2)
4. Spurs (21-9):
Who put this road-heavy portion of schedule together? AAA? (5)
5. Clippers (19-9):
Caron Butler slips on championship ring, may not have to wait long for another. (7)
6. 76ers (20-11):
Sixers will go hee-hee when they get Spencer Hawes back. (4)
7. Magic (20-11):
Winning without big output from Dwight Howard known as Hedo-nism. (9)
8. Mavericks (20-11):
Mavs no longer waiting for Godot or Lamar Odom to play like he’s capable. (11)
9. Pacers (18-12):
Skid shows Pacers aren’t ready for prime time, or afternoon slot onC-SPAN. (6)
10. Lakers (18-12):
Possible Gilbert Arenas destinations include Staples Center, local firing ranges. (10)
11. Hawks (19-11):
Josh Smith’s All-Star snub might be best thing to happen to inspired forward. (8)
12. Rockets (17-14):
Had they kept Jeremy, all Rockets would do is Lin, Lin, Lin. (12)
13. Grizzlies (17-14):
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The sibling reign of Spain is over: Marc Gasol’s an All-Star, Pau’s not. (17)
14. Nuggets (17-14):
Things getting South Park-graphic for short-handed Nuggets. (14)
15. Trail Blazers (16-15):
Tough to fulfill trendy pick to win it all if you don’t make playoffs. (13)
16. Celtics (15-14):
Enduring more ups and downs than an elevator in Hancock Place. (15)
17. Jazz (15-14):
Nothing shown at Sundance has bigger twist than Jazz’s sagging fortunes. (16)
18. Knicks (15-16):
Knicks have bigger Linternational man of mystery than Austin Powers. (20)
19. Timberwolves (15-16):
Kevin Love should make wide-armed stance after every 3-pointer. (18)
20. Bucks (12-18):
Bucks have been road kill all season. (19)
21. Warriors (11-16):
Warriors need Lin-iment for the soul after letting go of breakthrough star. (23)
22. Suns (12-19):
Marcin Gortat should audition for any future Conan the Barbarian remakes. (21)
23. Cavaliers (11-17):
LeBron James back to the Cavaliers? To quote Dr. Evil, “Riiiiight.” (22)
24. Kings (10-20):
Mayor Kevin Johnson cancels Valentine’s dinner with Anaheim’s Tom Tait. (24)
25. Pistons (10-22):
Next government bailout in Motor City to include provision for Pistons. (26)
26. Raptors (9-23):
Only way Raptors win is if Canadian trio Rush waves its magic wand. (25)
27. Nets (8-23):
Could instill fear in opponents by calling itself official team of the KGB. (27)
28. Hornets (7-23):
Chris Kaman’s lineup status sponsored by In-N-Out. (29)
29. Wizards (7-24):
Might have trouble finding 10 usable plays for season highlight tape. (28)
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30. Bobcats (4-26):
Nothing Alexander Julian designs would make these guys look good. (30)