How the Thunder's Kevin Durant (left) and Russell Westbrook are similar to another duo of once rising stars 15 years ago
After a slow start, Dwight Howard is putting up 20/20's on a regular basis. He's averaging 24.6 points, 19.6 rebounds and 2.6 blocks over his last five games and is the top ranked center on this week's meter.
Like Manu Ginobili before him, another under-the-radar player is making his case to be considered among the league's best
J.J. Redick has played well in place of the injured Jason Richardson and could keep the starting job.
Kobe Bryant's wrist injury isn't preventing him from blowing up on a nightly basis. He's averaging 43.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.8 threes and 2.2 steals over his last four games and is the top ranked shooting guard on this week's meter.