The Bucks and Cavaliers, the two hottest teams in the NBA, extended their winning streaks last week and continue to put distance between themselves and the rest of the league. Milwaukee is miraculously still undefeated, and Cleveland hasn’t lost since opening night.
Below the top two teams, there’s a crowded second tier which then gives way to a large and confusing middle. Teams like the 76ers, Nets and Warriors are still below .500, and injuries, suspensions and even firings are beginning to play a part in the early-season playoff picture.
Here’s how the league looks heading into the fourth week of the season.
