1. Indiana Pacers (29-7)The Pacers have a 2.5-game lead over the Heat. That’s big – even in January. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2. Miami Heat (27-10)Losses to the Knicks and Nets? Really? Miami has now lost back-to-back games for the third time this season. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
3. San Antonio Spurs (29-8)Four straight wins have the Spurs atop the Western Conference – for now. This race will come down to the last day of the regular season. (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)(Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
4. Portland Trail Blazers (28-9)Portland curiously lost to Philadelphia and Sacramento by a combined six points before beating the Magic and Celtics by a combined 24. After a home lay-up against Cleveland on Wednesday, the Trail Blazers embark on one of the hardest four-game road trips you’ll see all season (San Antonio, Dallas, Houston and Oklahoma City). (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
5. Oklahoma City Thunder (28-9)Kevin Durant (33.7 points per game in his last 10 games) is doing all he can to carry Oklahoma City. (Photo by Richard Rowe/NBAE via Getty Images)
6. Golden State Warriors (25-14)Steph Curry did it again. His game-winning jumper against Boston gave the Warriors their 11th win in their last 12 games. (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
7. Los Angeles Clippers (26-13)The Clippers are weathering the Chris Paul injury storm with a 17-3 home record – best in the Western Conference. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
8. Houston Rockets (24-14)James Harden has scored the game-high in five straight games, averaging 32.6 points in the process. Houston is 3-2 during that stretch. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
9. Dallas Mavericks (22-16)Dirk Nowitzki went off for a season-high 40 against the New Orleans on Saturday. What is this, 2011? (Photo by Danny Bollinger/NBAE via Getty Images)
10. Phoenix Suns (21-15)Phoenix, which is last in the league in assists, has suddenly lost three of four and four of six. (Photo by Allen Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
11. Atlanta Hawks (20-18)Atlanta leads the NBA with 25.4 assist per game. (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
12. Toronto Raptors (18-17)The Raptors were competitive in road losses to the Heat and Pacers, but this team still has a long way to go. (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)
13. Denver Nuggets (19-17)The hottest team in the West, Denver has won five straight after losing eight straight. The winning streak includes a 13-point win over the Thunder. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
14. Minnesota Timberwolves (18-19)The Timberwolves have lost nine straight games in which a win would’ve put them above .500. (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)
15. Memphis Grizzlies (17-19)Memphis’ last three losses have all come by four points or fewer, including a two-point overtime loss to San Antonio. It’s good to finally see some fight from this team. (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
16. New Orleans Pelicans (15-21)The Pelicans were once 11-10. They’ve gone 4-11 ever since. (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images)
17. Chicago Bulls (17-18)Below .500, the Bulls are one game away from hosting a first-round playoff series. That’s just wrong. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
18. Brooklyn Nets (15-22)The Nets had won five in a row – including a win over the Heat – before losing 96-80 to the Raptors in Toronto. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
19. Washington Wizards (16-19)Washington is 2-5 in its last seven games. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
20. Detroit Pistons (16-22)Josh Smith has scored 47 points in his last two games – both wins. That’s good, because the Pistons had lost six straight. (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images)
21. Utah Jazz (12-26)The Jazz are actually a winning basketball team – 8-7 – after their 4-19 start. That’s impressive. (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
22. Sacramento Kings (13-22)The good news? The Kings have won a season-high three straight games. The bad news? Their next game is against the Pacers. (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
23. Charlotte Bobcats (15-23)After dropping eight of their last nine, the Bobcats have fallen to ninth in the Eastern Conference, which is the definition of bad. (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)
24. New York Knicks (14-22)That’s four straight wins for the Knicks, including a 10-point victory over Miami. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
25. Boston Celtics (13-25)Eight straight losses. (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)
26. Philadelphia 76ers (12-25)Four straight losses. (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)
27. Los Angeles Lakers (14-23)Los Angeles is 1-10 over its last 11 games. This is a bad, bad basketball team. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
28. Cleveland Cavaliers (13-24)Cleveland is 3-9 over its last 12 games. (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
29. Orlando Magic (10-27)Seven straight losses. (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)
30. Milwaukee Bucks (7-29)Five straight losses. (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
U.S. Naval Academy Plebes Cap First Year With Herndon ClimbDozens of U.S. Naval Academy freshmen, known as plebes, gathered around a 21-foot tall obelisk covered in lard Monday in Annapolis. Their objective: climb the slippery monument and place a hat on top to mark the end of their first year at the institution.
Latest Photos
SLIDESHOW: Scenes From AFRAM Festival 2022 In BaltimoreDid you make it over to Druid Hill Park for AFRAM 2022? Here are a few scenes from the weekend's festivities.
U.S. Naval Academy Plebes Cap First Year With Herndon ClimbDozens of U.S. Naval Academy freshmen, known as plebes, gathered around a 21-foot tall obelisk covered in lard Monday in Annapolis. Their objective: climb the slippery monument and place a hat on top to mark the end of their first year at the institution.
OPENING DAY: Orioles Pride You Shared Using #BeOnWJZBaseball is finally back!
SLIDESHOW: Snow Photos You Shared Using #BeOnWJZShare your photos from the Nor'easter that covered the Eastern Shore and parts of central Maryland with snow.
3 Baltimore Firefighters Killed In Vacant Home BlazeThree Baltimore firefighters died and one is in critical condition after a vacant rowhouse that caught fire partially collapsed Monday morning, the mayor's office has confirmed.
FIRST LOOK: Transformation Of Left-Field Wall Underway At Oriole ParkDramatic changes are underway at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
SLIDESHOW: Snow Photos You Shared Using #BeOnWJZAll day, we asked you to share your best snow day photos with us via the #BeOnWJZ hashtag, and you didn't disappoint. Check out some of our favorite shots.
SLIDESHOW: Florida Flock Rolls Deep For Ravens-Dolphins GameIt might have been an away game, but Baltimore Ravens fans were out in force at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Florida Flock is a group of Baltimore fans living in South Florida. Rachel Rexroth shared these photos with WZ of fans tailgating before Thursday Night Football.
PHOTOS: Ravens Light Up M&T Bank Stadium For PracticeYou could say fans are excited to watch the Ravens light up the stadium again. When 37,00 free passes for the stadium practice were made available two weeks ago, every single pass was claimed within 24 hours.
PHOTOS: Maryland's Katie Ledecky At Tokyo OlympicsMaryland's Katie Ledecky is competing in the Tokyo Olympics.
PHOTOS: Mike Tyson's Former Maryland Home SoldThe former Maryland home of boxing legend Mike Tyson recently sold for $4.575 million.
PHOTOS: Ocean City Prepares For Tropical Storm ElsaOcean City prepares for Tropical Storm Elsa Thursday
PHOTOS: 2021 USNA CommencementVice President Kamala Harris addressed the graduates at the U.S. Naval Academy's commissioning ceremony Friday.
PHOTOS: Rombauer Upsets 146th Preakness StakesRombauer wins the 146th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.
PHOTOS: Brood X Cicadas Spotted In MarylandCicada Brood X spotted in Maryland.
PHOTOS: Monkton Glass Home TourThis unique home in Monkton is on sale for $1.7 million.
PHOTOS: Orioles 2021 Home OpenerPHOTOS: Orioles 2021 Home Opener
PHOTOS: Maryland Vs. The Mount WBBMaryland raced to a 98-45 victory over Mount St. Mary's on Monday in the opening round of the women's NCAA Tournament.
PHOTOS: 63rd Annual Grammy AwardsA look at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards
PHOTOS: Baltimore Deco-Style Home For SaleAt 2105 Erdman Avenue, sits a sea green two bedroom, 1.5 bath home with a Miami flair.
PHOTOS: Rescued Sea Turtles ReleasedThe National Aquarium released a group of rescued sea turtles.
PHOTOS: Chesapeake Bay Photos By Bill PortlockFor the past five decades, photographer Bill Portlock has captured beautiful images of the Chesapeake all while educating those in the area about the importance of the Bay.
PHOTOS: Baltimore's Artful Salt BoxesAn artist has taken up decorating Baltimore's streetside salt boxes this winter.
PHOTOS: Looking Back On The Ravens' Win At Super Bowl 47The Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers at Super Bowl 47 in a wild 34-31 victory that was held up by a power outage at the Mercedez-Benz Superdome.