NBA Player Power Rankings: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not?

January 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after shooting a three-point shot during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Hornets 111-101. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after shooting a three-point shot during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Hornets 111-101. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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The 2015-16 NBA regular season is nearing its midway point. Who’s hot and who’s not?


January 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after shooting a three-point shot during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Hornets 111-101. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after shooting a three-point shot during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Hornets 111-101. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

The 2015-16 NBA regular season is dangerously close to being halfway completed. While some have taken it upon themselves to round into their proper form, others have regressed and created question marks surrounding how well they’ll play from hereon out.

Regardless of how well or poorly a player is performing, they all have question marks.

Some are playing at such a high level that it’s become logical to question whether or not they can continue to play as well as they have. That’s no slight on said performers, but instead an acknowledgement of how obscenely well they’re played thus far.

Others started hot, but have hit a sharp decline that seems out of character. It’s entirely possible that said players will find their rhythm at some point in the near future, but for the time being, their struggles must be acknowledged.

To quote the immortal words of Mase, one question must be asked and answered: “Who’s hot, who’s not?”

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