We’re more than midway through the first round, and we haven’t seen as much chalk as many assumed entering the postseason. The East remains tame, but the West has devolved into significant chaos, with Utah seizing a lead as Oklahoma City and Dallas fight for significant upsets. Young superstars are emerging. A certain ill-nicknamed superstar is struggling. It hasn’t taken long for the fireworks to begin with seven weeks left in Orlando.
Let’s take a look at who’s trending up and who’s trending down as we approach the conference semifinals.
Eliminated
16. Brooklyn Nets
It was a respectable performance for the Nets in Orlando, but it will hopefully be nothing compared to next summer for Brooklyn.