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11 biggest surprises from the 2014-15 NBA season so far

By Evan Massey

Dec 20, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kyle Korver (26) and small forward DeMarre Carroll (5) and point guard Jeff Teague (0) and center Al Horford (15) walk on the court against the Utah Jazz in the third quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kyle Korver (26) and small forward DeMarre Carroll (5) and point guard Jeff Teague (0) and center Al Horford (15) walk on the court against the Utah Jazz in the third quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 9, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /

Atlanta Hawks

Perhaps the most obvious surprise this season has been the Eastern Conference leading Atlanta Hawks. They are currently sitting at the top of the conference with a 50-14 record, and they have exceeded expectations in a huge way with the way they have played this season.

Jeff Teague has busted out to a big season, as has DeMarre Carroll, Al Horford, Paul Millsap and DeMarre Carroll.

Perhaps the most underrated player on the team is backup point guard Dennis Schroder. The entire team has completely bought into the system that head coach Mike Budenholzer has put into place.

Atlanta is definitely a championship contender at this point in the year, and they are going to be very difficult to beat in a seven-game series. They have an excellent starting lineup, but have also put together an excellent bench. It is good to see the franchise back playing at a high level after quite a few years of being unable to compete.

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