ESPN's Daily Dime gave it's top story to the Nuggets, and calls them the second best in the west behind the Lakers. They point out that, despite the recent injuries, the nuggets went 7-7 over that period, and still have the second best record in the west. He thinks the nuggets will improve on defense and finish second in the west.

On Altitude last night, they showed a web sites (can't remember which one, does anyone know?) midseason awards, and at the halfway point, they gave Melo the MVP.