Chris Paul’s bruised knee put the Clippers in a four-game tailspin, but Grant Hill has returned and if Chauncey Billups returns, the Clippers will be in a good spot to make a title run. (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
Miami Heat (28-13)
New York Knicks (27-15)
Denver Nuggets (27-18)
Memphis Grizzlies (28-15)
Chicago Bulls (26-17)
Brooklyn Nets (26-18)
Golden State Warriors (26-17)
Milwaukee Bucks (23-19)
Utah Jazz (24-20)
Indiana Pacers (26-18)
Atlanta Hawks (25-19)
(Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
Houston Rockets (24-22)
Los Angeles Lakers (19-25)
Portland Trail Blazers (22-22)
Boston Celtics (21-23)
Rajon Rondo’s torn ACL putting him out for the rest of the season is franchise altering, but the Celtic pride will likely rise and the team won’t back down from the challenge. (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
