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Week ending on Thursday, December 20 2012.

Thursday, December 20

December Only: Team Ratings

by Kevin Pelton

Looking only at the month of December shows the Denver Nuggets bouncing back, the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers sinking and a stunning top team in the East.

Tuesday, December 18

Rebounding by Position: Importance

by Kevin Pelton

When it comes to hitting the glass, are some positions more important than others? Here's what this year's numbers indicate.

Judging the Early Contenders: Looking Back to Look Ahead

by John Gasaway

John studied the Novembers and Decembers recorded by the past five national champions to evaluate today's contenders: Duke, Michigan, Louisville, Syracuse, Indiana, Florida, Arizona, Kansas, and Ohio State.

Sunday, December 16

Extreme Makeover: The New Butler Offense

by John Gasaway

Butler didn't win many shootouts last year, much less one against the top-ranked team in the nation. In his feature for ESPN Insider, John looks at how the Bulldogs' offense has turned things around.

Friday, December 14

Rookie Check-Up: The Second Round

by Kevin Pelton

Our look at this year's rookie class wraps up with the handful of second-round picks playing regular minutes so far, including defensive standout Draymond Green.

Why Indiana's Offense is No. 1: Five Reasons

by John Gasaway

And those reasons would be Zeller, Oladipo, Hulls, Watford, and Ferrell. John sings the praises of each in his feature for ESPN Insider.