James L. Edwards III, Fred Katz and Jay King analyze the Eastern Conference at the halfway point of the season.

While the NBA and its fans are focused on the upcoming trade deadline, the games keep coming — and the best keep separating themselves from the rest. 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7, Last Week No. 2).

The Philadelphia 76ers rank near the bottom of the power rankings while the Detroit Pistons are surging in the East.

The Knicks and Nuggets are surging, while the Warriors watch their window close. Meanwhile, the Cavs and Thunder have their ...

New York owns the toughest remaining schedule in the NBA, with almost every opponent from now until the season finale on April 13 against Brooklyn fighting either for a championship, to stay out of ...

Pittsburgh; Thursday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Khadija Faye and Pittsburgh host Rose Micheaux and Virginia Tech in ACC action. The Panthers have gone 7-4 at home.

Abilene Christian Wildcats (13-6, 2-2 WAC) at Tarleton State Texans (11-9, 2-3 WAC) Stephenville, Texas; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Abilene Christian faces Tarleton State after Meredith Mayes ...