NBA: Underperformers and overachievers for Week 20

The Week 20 edition of underperformers and overachievers return with a lot of interesting things occurring after the NBA All-Star Break.

The post-All-Star Break schedule is well underway and it’s given fans quite the storyline. The Houston Rockets have hit the ground running, extending their winning streak to 14 games as they are now half a game ahead of the Golden State Warriors for first place in the Western Conference. James Harden has the Rockets playing on another level as he looks to win a ring in Houston alongside future Hall-of-Famer, Chris Paul.

February was quite the month for Anthony Davis as well, as he’s put up jaw-dropping numbers game after game for the New Orleans Pelicans. Don’t be surprised if he earns the Western Conference Player of the Month award for February.

Elsewhere in the West, things couldn’t have gotten any worse for teams like the Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns. The Suns recently snapped a 10-game losing streak, while the Grizzlies have lost 11 games and counting. It’s safe to say we know who one underperformer will be this week.

In the East, the Boston Celtics are on another winning streak. They won their fourth game in a row on Wednesday night, defeating the Charlotte Hornets, 134-106. The Celtics are currently second in the Eastern Conference standings. With a lot of teams on hot streaks, the top of the East is sure to have a different look come April.

Here’s a look at this week’s overachievers and underperformers for Week 20.