Philadelphia 76ers and 9 Surging NBA Teams Dominating the Competition
The Philadelphia 76ers have been the surprise of the NBA so far this season. They are a surging team gaining more confidence by the game.
They aren't the only team, though, that's dominating the competition.
There are several teams right now in the middle of an impressive winning streak that could set the tone for a strong second half of the season.
Let's take a quick look at the nine hottest NBA teams at the moment.
Philadelphia 76ers
1 of 9Philadelphia got off to a good start to the season and hasn't looked back since.
They're 16-6 on the year and 7-3 in their last 10 games.
Doug Collins' team is in the middle of a four-game win streak, and they are tough to beat at home, with a 12-2 mark on the year to date.
They are only 4-4 on the year against over .500 teams, but they are 12-2 against under .500 teams, which means they are beating the teams they are supposed to beat.
Boston Celtics
2 of 9The Celtics got off to a miserable start to the season, but have since caught fire.
They are winners of six of their last seven thanks to an improved effort on the defensive end of the floor and have gone over the .500 mark at 11-10.
Boston has allowed over 94 points only once in their last 19 games, a 100-94 win over Washington.
Indiana Pacers
3 of 9Indiana has been hot, winners of seven of their past 10 games and are an impressive 6-1 on the season at home.
They are hot on the Bulls' trail, and the Pacers defense and rebounding ability should give them a chance to win night in and night out.
Atlanta Hawks
4 of 9The Hawks' season was supposed to be all but over when they lost Al Horford, but instead, Atlanta has been on a tear and are one of the hottest teams in the NBA.
They've won 12 of their past 15 games and are tied for the Southeast Division lead with a 16-6 mark on the season.
Atlanta gets after it at both ends of the floor and can compete on a nightly basis.
Miami Heat
5 of 9If it weren't for two losses to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Heat would be a perfect 10-0 in their past 10 games.
Despite the two losses to Milwaukee, Miami has been dominant, especially at the offensive end of the floor.
They will lose a game every now and then, but Miami dominates the opposition on a nightly basis.
Oklahoma City Thunder
6 of 9Kevin Durant and the Thunder have been dominating the opposition since opening day.
Their 17-4 mark is the best record in the NBA, and they made a statement that they are a legitimate NBA championship threat.
Denver Nuggets
7 of 9Denver has won eight of their past 11 games thanks to the fact that they are the highest-scoring team in the NBA.
They are in the middle of a very tough stretch, so we'll see where they stand when it's over, but to date, the Nuggets have dominated the opposition.
Los Angeles Clippers
8 of 9Look out. The Clippers are starting to get a feel for each other, and it's showing in the results.
Chris Paul and company have won 12 of their past 16 and lead the Pacific Division.
Even more, the Staples Center is beginning to have a home-court advantage, as the Clippers are 10-2 on their home court.
Houston Rockets
9 of 9The Rockets are a very good offensive team to go along with a solid rebounding team.
That has helped turn their season around. After a very slow start, Kevin McHale's team has won 10 of their past 14 games to get right back into the playoff mix.
