NBA High Five

1. Better than Advertised

The L.A Clipppers are one of only five teams to be winless thus far in the early stages of the 2009-10 season. Sure they ARE the L.A Clippers, but this team does have a chance to fight for the 8th seed. Despite their 0-4 start they have faced tough compeition and were well and arguably could have won 3 out of the 4 games if it wasn't for fourth court meltdowns. They could have even beaten the Utah Jazz in Utah, the toughest homecourt in the NBA over the past two seasons.

Chris Kaman is an absolte monster, both in looks and play. Against Dallas, he set a new career high in points without seeing the basketball all that much. Any co-incidence in this new high and halloween? Kaman looks to have added more weapons to his offensive game and it may not be too late for Coach Mike Dunleavy to work his game into the offense more as I'm sure if his game continues to flourish he will attract the double team. Unlike Samson he is better without the hair.

Eric Gordon is one of the best second year players out there and Craig Smith is a versatile big man who can run the floor. Against the Mavericks he did better defensive work against Dirk Nowitzki than anyone has in the league over the psat two years, siince Don Nelson's Golden State Warriors help defense at the top of the key.

When Blake Griffin returns this team will be an exiciting one to watch. The only thign mroe exciting may be seeing how long B-Diddy's beard gets through the season.

2. Finger Lickin' Good

Al Horford - The big man has improved his out side shot. Last night agaiinst the Lakers he went to spin moves, fade -aways. This kid could be scary good.

The Orlando Magic - These boys are racking up the points in bunches. And that's without Vince Carter and Rashard Lewis. This team is deeper than a Ryan Howard long ball. The 2nd best looking team right now behind the Celtics.

Daniel Gallinari - Dubbed 'the '2nd superstar' of the 2010-11 New York Knicks due to a poor economic client, Gallinari is proving his worth. Averaging 22 pts a game and going for 18-36 from the land of plenty after 3 games.

3. Player of the Week

Carmelo Anthony - Wowsers. This guy has turned the corner over the last two seasons, putting behind alll his off-court dramas that had disbelievers saying 'I told you so'. 'Melo has led his team to a perfect start (3-0). To put things in perspective he's scored 113 points in 117 minutes.

PPG. 37.7 RPG - 7.0 APG 4.3

4. Rondo's contract extension

Bean town must be pleased. Their team is showing a commitment to winning. Today it has been reported that Rajon Rondo has signed on for a 5-year 55 million dollar extension.

Rondo's importance may have been overshadowed by the Big Three in the past but any follower of this team will tell you that Rondo is just as, if not more, important. Jameer Neilson of the Magic will have to have a flawless start if he hopes to challenge for the starting Eastern Conference All-star spot.

5. ALL NBA FIRST TEAM

PG Rajon Rondo - Sure KG is back, but 11.8 APG are nothing to sneeze at
SG Kobe Bryant - 31.3 PPG just pips Dwayne Wade for this position.
SF Carmelo Anthony - Sure James IS better but who has the wins?
PF Chris Bosh - Last season here - still putting in the effort.
C Dwight Howard - Does Superman have a ceiling?

ALL SUPRISE TEAM

PG Gilbert Arenas (WAS) - A glorious return
SG Brandon Jennings (MIL)- Out scoring Michael Redd
SF Shawn Marion (DAL) - Doing everything the Mavs were hoping he would
PF Ryan Anderson (ORL)- In only his 2nd year he's 2nd in team scoring
C Chris Kaman (LAC)- a beast on the block

DAILY TOP PERFORMERS

Chris Bosh - 35 pts (10-20), 16 rebs -6 rating
O.J Mayo - 40 pts (17-25), 5 rebs, 4 asts, -4 rating
Kobe Bryant - 41 pts* (15-29)10-11 FT, 8 rbs 5 stls +12 rating

*97th 40+ point game for Kobew Bryant

The Mayne Mayne is

Carmelo Anthony - 42 pts (15-26) 11-12 FT, 7 rebs, 5 asts +4 rating