NBA Midseason Report (Part 5)

We've reached the All-Star Break aka the midpoint of the NBA season. Some teams have so far exceeded expectations, others didn't. We look at all 30 teams at a glance on how the first half of the season has been. 

Oklahoma City Thunder

Only two names to remember: Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. And the Thunder have rumbled with a 27-7 mark in midseason. Add the names Serge Ibaka, James Harden and Kendrick Perkins, and you have an unstoppable juggernaut in OKC eager for a breakout year.

Orlando Magic

While Dwight Howard awaits a verdict on his future, the Magic sat comfortably with a 22-13 mark midway to the season. Howard seems unaffected with the trade rumors, as he continued to lead the league in rebounds with 15 ppg. Ryan Anderson and Glen Davis will fill the void in case Howard leaves during the season, if only he does the unthinkable.

Philadelphia 76ers

Great second year for Doug Collins, as the 76ers sat comfortably at 20-14 at the break. Andre Iguodala emerged as an All-Star, while Lou Williams provides the much-needed points. Elton Brand has turned back the clock, while Spencer Hawes have been impressive. The Sixers are now in a prime position to clinch home-court in at least the first round if their strong play continues.

Phoenix Suns

The Suns are at the crossroads. At 14-20, age has caught up with the uptempo Suns, and even if Steve Nash continues to perform at a high level at 38, the Suns are thinking of finally rebuilding the team for the future. At least with Marcin Gortat's emergence, they now have a cornerstone to build upon.

Portland Trail Blazers

Brandon Roy's sudden retirement didn't affect the Blazers, as LaMarcus Aldridge finally emerged from the shadows to earn his first All-Star call-up. They are at 18-16, still good enough for the eighth playoff seed in the midway point. Plus with Wesley Matthews, Nicolas Batum and Jamal Crawford contributing, the Blazers may be hard to miss in the playoff conversation.