Mar 20, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams (8) reacts after making a three point basket in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. The Nets beat the Mavs 113-96. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

2012 – In a 102-100 New Jersey Nets victory over the Golden State Warriors, Deron Williams (@DeronWilliams) dished out a game-high 20 assists in 40 minutes played. It is the most recent time that Williams has had at least 20 assists. He is such a good passer that his assist percentage is the third-best in NBA history.

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March 10, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles /Lakers center Dwight Howard (12) celebrates the 90-81 victory with shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) against the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

NBA 5 Up, 5 Down is a weekly column on King James Gospel written by Cole Patty. It features five things he noticed around the league that he likes, as well as five things he hated to see. So what makes the list this week? Continue reading and find out.

(Note: All stats are accurate as of yesterday, not including the games that took place on March 12.)