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Denver Nuggets
2021-22 record: 18-16
Previous ranking: 11

Despite having a game postponed because of COVID-19 issues then watching coach Michael Malone and lead assistant David Adelman enter protocols, the Nuggets still have won three straight games. Atlanta Hawks
2021-22 record: 16-19
Previous ranking: 18

Trae Young averaged 30.5 points and 10.0 assists per game in December, the third time in his career that he has averaged 30 and 10 over the span of a month. New Orleans Pelicans
2021-22 record: 13-23
Previous ranking: 25

Pelicans forward Herbert Jones has a block in 14 consecutive games, which is a franchise record for a rookie. Oklahoma City Thunder
2021-22 record: 13-23
Previous ranking: 27

Rookie Josh Giddey returned from health and safety protocols with a historic performance, becoming the youngest NBA player to record a triple-double by putting up 17 points, 13 rebounds and 14 assists in Sunday’s loss to the Mavericks.

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