10. Dallas Mavericks (3-1)

This is all about the Euro pairing of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. The two have already developed a lovely on court chemistry. Their unselfishness and creativity has spread through the team. Throw in coach Rick Carlisle's inventiveness with the clipboard, and you have one of the best teams to watch for the basketball purist. If you want some memories of the ball movement of those peak Warriors or Spurs teams from earlier in the decade, sit yourself down and take in some Mavericks action.

9. Toronto Raptors (4-1)

The reigning champs have picked up right where they left off, thanks to Most Improved Player winner Pascal Siakam. He could seriously win this award back to back! Currently 28 points and 9.2 boards, he's stepped into former running mate Kawhi Leonard's shoes seamlessly. Sure, Leonard's departure lowers the Raptors realistic ceiling, but they might just be better than most people thought thanks to Siakam's continued development.

8. Miami Heat (3-1)

Ladies and Gentlemen, let me introduce you to Kendrick Nunn. The 24 year old undrafted rookie has taken the league by storm so far, averaging 21 points and shooting 44% from deep. The return of incoming superstar Jimmy Butler from injury may derail some of the Nunn vibes, but lets bask for the moment. Bam Adebayo has also started hot. The Most Improved candidate over 15 and 10 to start the campaign.

7. Boston Celtics (3-1)

Kemba Walker – opening night aside – has filled in the Kyrie shaped on court hole perfectly, whilst being a model teammate off the court. Somehow, an interior defense that lost Al Horford and Aron Baynes, and picked up Enes Kanter is holding firm. There is a definite house-of-cards feel to it, though. Will coach Brad Stevens experiment with smaller lineups if things go south?

6. Utah Jazz (4-1)

Mike Conley was the headline addition in Salt Lake. Whilst he broke out against the Clippers, it's Bojan Bogdanovic that has been the headline act. Averaging 21.3 points on 44% shooting from deep, he has given Utah the stretch option they've longed for. Throw in some stout defense against the conferences phalanx of big wings and this is looking like a killer signing. The Jazz are on track

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Utah Jazz get offensive

In February 2015, Utah Jazz made a trade that seemed odd at the time. In trading away starting centre and offensive fulcrum Enes Kanter for a first round draft pick, it looked like the Jazz were aborting their rebuild, only to enter another one

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