The Philadelphia 76ers rank near the bottom of the power rankings while the Detroit Pistons are surging in the East.

James L. Edwards III, Fred Katz and Jay King analyze the Eastern Conference at the halfway point of the season.

While the NBA and its fans are focused on the upcoming trade deadline, the games keep coming — and the best keep separating themselves from the rest. 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7, Last Week No. 2).

Paul George made a brutally honest claim after the Philadelphia 76ers' blowout loss against the Denver Nuggets.