We are now closing in on the month of December and now is the time where teams across the NBA began to differentiate themselves from each other.

So far, many teams have been lumped together in the standings and while some teams have not got off to the start they would have liked, now is their time to put things together and change their recent misfortunes. 

Early on in the year, we have already seen this from teams like the Warriors, Suns, Heat and Nets, all of which look like real title contenders this season. 

Then, there have been playoff caliber teams like the Lakers, Bucks, Celtics, Trail Blazers and Knicks who have been very inconsistent. 

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Injuries have a big part to do with some teams losses early on in the year, but their stars not playing well also plays a big part in this as well. 

Whether it is the new Wilson ball being used or the new foul calls, some All-Star-like talents just did not start the year well, but are starting to turn things around. 

With this said, let’s take a look at three stars who are beginning to play some great basketball at the right time for their teams, especially given where their teams sit in the standings.