The holidays are upon us, and we are hitting the heart of the NBA's regular season. There are stories to enjoy all over the league. At the moment: Paul George and the Thunder look worlds better than where they were last April, the Rockets are not dead yet, Jim Boylen continues to spread his wings with the Bulls, John Wall is showing signs of life, and everyone should watch the Kings.
Here are five notes on some of the most intriguing storylines around the NBA this week.
1. Paul George will decide how far the Thunder go.