4. Denver Nuggets (19-8)
The Denver Nuggets, from the start of the season, has been one of the most consistent teams, other than the Lakers, in the Western Conference. They’ve picked up where they left off last season and are currently ranked second in the West.
They are expected to be buyers as the NBA Trade Deadline quickly approaches, and adding a wing scorer could be the difference in the team losing in the second round of the playoffs (again) and making a deep run in the playoffs.
3. Boston Celtics (19-7)
The Boston Celtics, somewhat quietly, have compiled the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. Thanks to a team-wide effort, Brad Stevens finally has a team that fits his coaching style to a T. With the continued progression of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and the veteran leadership of Al Horford and Gordon Hayward, the Celtics have the potential to be a dangerous team in the Eastern Conference come playoff time.
Even more so if they find a way to acquire a star at the trade deadline.