The hot Heat was the talk, and there wasn't so much brotherly love coming from spirited Philadelphia. The Hub was historic and there was no sleeping on New York. Washington was a rare surprise of activity and Cleveland was actually welcoming.
And peeking their heads toward the top of all that were the Bulls. Especially coming off Monday's 118-95 victory over preseason title favorites the Brooklyn Nets.
It's the first unofficial milepost of the NBA season, 10 games in. And the Bulls at 7-3 along with Miami and Washington are staring down the 76ers a half game ahead as all have three losses, the fewest in the Eastern Conference.