ollowing the third week of the season, let’s look around the NBA to see how things are taking form.

Who’s hot

The Boston Celtics

Despite losing their first two games of the season, the Celtics have been hot the past two weeks and have racked up eight consecutive wins. The streak has them sitting atop the Eastern Conference. Shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc, Boston’s three-point field goal percentage ranks 12th in the league. Newly acquired point guard Kyrie Irving has taken over the main offensive responsibilities for the Celtics, averaging 21 points and 5.6 assists per game. After rebounding from the early loss of Gordon Hayward, things are moving along quite well for Boston.

The Minnesota Timberwolves

After starting the season 2-3, the Timberwolves have knocked off five straight opponents and stand at third in the Western Conference. Scoring 109.1 points per game, the Timberwolves have the fifth-highest scoring offense in the league and are shooting 47.5 percent from the field, sixth best in the NBA. With their big three — Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins and Jimmy Butler — combining for 57.7 points per game, the Timberwolves have found a nice chemistry with the new members on the team.

Who’s not

The Cleveland Cavaliers

The 2016 NBA champions are looking like anything but champions through this point in the year, sitting at 4-6 three weeks into the new NBA season. While quality wins over the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and Washington Wizards are reasons for positivity, their six losses that came at the hands of the Orlando Magic, Brooklyn Nets, New Orleans Pelicans, New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks cause concern. Tristan Thompson, Derrick Rose and Dwyane Wade missing games already shows that health is problem for a team comprised of older players. While regular season showings don’t always translate to postseason success for the Cavs and LeBron James, these early losses are far from the start the Eastern Conference favorites were looking for.

The Dallas Mavericks

Mark Cuban and his Mavericks are making their case as the worst team in the Western Conference three weeks into the season, as their 1-10 record ranks last in the NBA. They’re averaging 97.9 points per game this season, ahead of just the Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings. Their 42 field-goal percentage is the second lowest in the league and they’re only shooting better than the Bulls. While they have seven players averaging over 10 points per game, the decline in play from Dirk Nowitzki (10.5 points per game) and Wesley Matthews (11.7 points per game) leaves the unit without a veteran presence leading the offense. Look for the Mavericks to establish a larger role for rookie Dennis Smith Jr. — the team’s lone bright spot — as the season progresses.

Stock Watch

Stock up: Kristaps Porzingis

After finding himself on this list following week one of the NBA season, the Latvian big man continues to assert himself amongst the league’s best. With seven 30+ point games this year, Porzingis has the Knicks sitting at 5-4 with wins over the Nets, Cavaliers, Nuggets, Suns and Pacers. Shooting 48.3 percent from the field, the unicorn is also averaging 7.8 rebounds per game and 1.8 blocks per game. With Carmelo Anthony gone and Porzingis assuming leadership duties, he’s exceeded expectations as a 22 year old.

Stock down: Nerlens Noel

Something is wrong with the former Kentucky Wildcat and sixth-overall pick of the 2013 NBA Draft. After averaging just under 28 minutes and 10 points per game in his first three seasons, Noel has seen those numbers diminish immensely this year. Playing 18 minutes a game, Noel is scoring 5.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. For someone who’s always been admired for his talent defensively, it’s a shock that he’s struggling to get playing time on the worst team in the league.

Looking forward

Game of the week: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (11/7)

With the Cavaliers struggling and the Bucks gradually improving, this matchup between LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo should make for an electrifying showdown.

Player of the week: Kristaps Porzingis

After posting two games of 37+ points, Porzingis will look to continue his hot start against favorable matchups against the big men of Charlotte, Orlando and Sacramento.

Team of the week: Boston Celtics

Riding an eight-game winning streak, the Celtics will look for four more wins this week against the Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors.