Upstart Hawks The Atlanta Hawks took a step in the right direction last season when they reached the playoffs for the first time in nine years. That momentum seems to have carried over into 2008-09.
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New Look Pistons Detroit Pistons general manager Joe Dumars said after last season he’d try to shake up the team’s core, and he finally delivered this week when he traded for Allen Iverson.
All New Hornets The New Orleans Hornets have successfully rebuilt their roster since leaving Charlotte in 2002, emerging last season as one of the powers in a deep Western Conference.
Mighty Ducks Already thriving behind a resurgent offense, the Anaheim Ducks now face a team that’s had trouble keeping opponents off the scoresheet.
Habs Of Old Dominance on the road has been key for the Montreal Canadiens during one of the best starts in the organization’s 100-year existence. They’re hoping a recent break in the schedule hasn’t interrupted their momentum.
Rising Star Derrick Rose has been steadily adjusting to the NBA, and the Chicago Bulls expect the No. 1 overall pick in the draft to continue developing into a star.
Offensive Funk The Cleveland Cavaliers relied primarily on their defense to win games last season, but an offseason acquisition was expected to provide more offensive help alongside LeBron James.
Pistons Come To Town After getting his first win as coach of the Charlotte Bobcats, Larry Brown is looking to hand his former team its first loss of the season.
Hawks Starting To Jell Joel Quenneville guided the Colorado Avalanche to the playoffs in two of the three seasons he coached the Avalanche. That wasn’t enough for him to keep his job after last season.
Devils Without Star Injuries have plagued the New Jersey Devils all season. The latest player to be sidelined may be their most irreplaceable.