Last week, I points out, only the Wolves and Warriors are top 10 in both offensive and defensive efficiency this season. If this team can stay healthy (a big if), the Wolves have proven that they are legit title contenders, despite the depth of the Western Conference.

A 2-for-1 special here. Both Thompson and Iggy have stout nERD's, 17.1 and 16.5 respectively, but don't hit the PER requirement. They're both playing very well defensively, and the Iggy signing is shaping up to be the best free agent signing this offseason (though Kevin Martin might have something to say about that). Their PER numbers being down might be due to the fact that the Warriors have blown out so many opponents and just haven't needed to play with the same efficiency at the ends of games.

The Dubs title hopes are there because of their stellar backcourt, but they will need some help and good health from their big guys, David Lee and Andrew Bogut, to make them reality. So far this year they have put up a team DRtg of 95.4 (good for fourth in the NBA), which is drastically better than last season's 102.6 mark. Like the T-Wolves, these guys have proven to be somewhat injury prone through their careers. If they can keep up the intensity on both ends, and along with a little luck, we very well could be watching the Warriors come June.