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The NBA season is nearing the midway point. There are some surprises, good and bad
Detroit leads the Eastern Conference with a 27-9 record, the second-best start in franchise history, while Boston and Atlanta face roster and trade challenges.
- Jan. 5, 2026, the NBA regular season nears its midpoint with teams approaching the 41-game mark, as Detroit Pistons lead the Eastern Conference at 27-9 and Boston Celtics sit second.
- A few months ago, expectations for Boston looked very different as Jayson Tatum missed the season with an Achilles injury and Porzingis, Horford, and Holiday left the Boston Celtics.
- Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla highlighted team connectivity, saying `a better level of connectivity` helps Boston Celtics execute despite personnel changes on Jan. 5, 2026.
- Trade talk and uneven recoveries are reshaping the East and conference races as Atlanta may be on the verge of trading Trae Young, and the Hawks have been better without him.
- In the NBA, little is decided until the second half, so current surprises like Milwaukee at 16-20 due to injuries could still shift dramatically.
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Total News Sources16
Leaning Left10Leaning Right0Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution77% Left
Bias Distribution
- 77% of the sources lean Left
77% Left
L 77%
C 23%
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