With all but one team having played at least nine games, the early-season surprises of this NBA season are now becoming a little less surprising and a little more tangible.
Teams like the Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers continue to extend their dominant starts, while teams such as the Minnesota Timberwolves and Washington Wizards look to break out of their early-season slumps.
This is also true with several players who are adjusting their new roles and improving their game.
Kevin Durant saw his streak of scoring 20-plus points end at 72 games
During his time in with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the thought of Kevin Durant scoring fewer 20 points in a game seemed like an impossible feat.