The marathon that is the NBA regular season is more than a third of the way finished. Christmas Day basketball, which to some fans marks an unofficial Opening Day or at least a major first checkpoint, has passed, and the All-Star break is just over six weeks away. A number of teams that started fast out of the gate have sustained their hot starts, while others have slipped down the standings in their respective conferences. Some teams might be looking for more silver linings as they try and emphasize a more hopeful outlook on their respective situations.
Silver Linings Playbook: NBA Teams With the Biggest Reasons to Be Optimistic in 2020
