This week saw some great point guard action, the league is really starting to shape up into a point guards playground, and these guys make a living at making the opposing defenses look silly. Two new players break into the top 5, leaving two others on the outside, and a Rookie crashes the party!
#1- Derrick Rose (Last week #1): Rose has played five games since our last rankings, leading the Bulls to a 3-2 record, losing their first two against tough conference foes, Boston and Orlando. Rose and company bounced back to win their last three, over the Rockets, Thunder and Cavs, bringing them to 12-8 on the season and two games ahead of the Pacers in the Central division. Rose averaged 21 ppg and 8 assists over this stretch, putting together 30 points, 11 assists, 7 rebounds and 5 steals in a winning effort over the Rockets.
#2- Russell Westbrook (Last week #2): Westbrook turned in a great week of action, the loss to Chicago and Rose may have been the only thing keeping him out of the #1 spot this week, like Rose, Westbrook led his Thunder to a 3-2 record over the last five outings and Russ, averaged 23.4 ppg and 8.8 assists during this stretch, including a near triple-double in a triple overtime win against the Nets on Dec. 1st. Westbrook was absolutely on fire that game, recording 38 points, 15 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 steals in the win.
#3- Deron Williams (Last week #3): Deron played four games since our last rankings, bringing the Jazz to a 2-2 record over that stretch, Williams averaged 21.2 ppg and 10.6 assists for the week. Deron has continued to be the complete package this season and is really fighting hard to topple Rose in the standings. Rose and Westbrook both turned in monster games last week, leaving Williams in 3rd.
#4- Raymond Felton (Last week #8): Felton makes the big jump from 8th to 4th this week. There are three reasons for that. 1) Felton has looked amazing this week and all season, averaging 18.6 ppg and 8.8 apg. 2) The Knicks won all four of their games this week and eleven of their last twelve, i believe Felton is a huge reason for this. 3) He looked better than last week's 4-7. Felton recorded a double-double in each of his four games this past week, with exception of the Toronto game (18 and 8) and the Knicks are running on a full tank.
#5- Steve Nash (Last week #7): Nash and the Suns went 3-2 this week and Nash brought in a double-double in four of their five games. Nash is averaging in 18.1 ppg and 10.5 apg on the season. This latest run has helped Phoenix reach .500 on the season at 11-11 (2nd in the Pacific) and Nash is the reason for this.
#6- Rajon Rondo (Last week #5): Rondo and his league leading 14.1 assists per game (13.6 on the week) helped Boston cruise to three wins this week, on the December 1st, 3rd and 8th, including a 12 point and 19 assist game. Rondo has been the premier assist man this season and really has a knack for running the Celtic offense. I'm still waiting for an offensive breakout from the four year Kentucky guard, time will tell if Rondo can harness his offensive game.
#7- Chris Paul (Last week #4): Paul has slipped a few spots due to his abysmal offensive performances this week. Paul managed 12 assists per game, but, only gave us two games in double-digit points, while leading New Orleans to 2-2 on the week. You should expect to see Paul break from his slump, he had a bad week in terms of scoring, I'm sure he'll get back on the horse in time for next week's rankings.
#8- Tony Parker (Last week #9): Parker had a non-existent game in the loss to the Clippers on the 1st, but, since then, he's put up 20 and 5, 19 and 7 and 19 and 9, in three straight winning efforts. The Spurs still have the best record in the league and Parker's play can't go unnoticed.
#9- Monta Ellis (Last week #6): Ellis and company lost all four games this week, but, Ellis turned out good performances, averaging 23.2 ppg and racking up 38 point and 29 point efforts on their losing streak. The Warriors may not be winning games, but, Ellis is turning in a convincing all-star bid thus far.
#10- John Wall (Last week NA): John Wall crashes the party this week at #10. The Rookie guard, out of Kentucky has strung together some nice games, as well as some nice highlights http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWInFqVdjyE, Wall has been in double-digit scoring for all four of the Wizards games last week and also turned in 22 and 14 and a 12 and 12 performances for the week. This kid has one of the best stop-and-go moves I've ever seen and should be an elite PG for many seasons to come.
Close but no cigar: Mike Conley, Brandon Jennings, Tyreke Evans, Andre Miller, Jrue Holiday, Devin Harris, Jameer Nelson.
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