NBA Power Rankings: Heading Down The Stretch

147. The Brooklyn Nets had one of their most successful weeks of the season, adding two wins during their week long road trip against the Sacramento Kings and Memphis Grizzlies. The team looks to be much more competitive with their free agent signee <a rel=. (11-51). Previous: 30th. Brooklyn Nets. 30. team

29. team. 20. The Lakers lost all three games they suited up for this week. One to their rival Boston Celtics by a hearty 20 points. They also gave the New Orleans Pelicans their first win with both <a rel=. (19-45). Previous: 28th. Los Angeles Lakers

(21-43). Previous: 29th. Phoenix Suns. 28. team. 66. The Suns opened the week with three wins at home. Phoenix beat the Hornets and Thunder, before taking down the Boston Celtics on a game winning three from <a rel=

93. Philadelphia had a busy week, playing five games. They only managed one win, against the lowly New York Knicks. With the injuries piling up, the Sixers will probably struggle mightily down the stretch. The Lakers pick may be out reach, so they need their pick to end up in a good situation to add to the team. Brett Brown just announced <a rel=. (23-41). Previous: 26th. Philadelphia 76ers. 27. team

84. The Sacramento Kings struggled this week. They lost to the Brooklyn Nets, played the Jazz very close, but ultimately lost, and fell to the Nuggets. The Kings losing streak is up to five games. Their young core has played alright, especially <a rel=. (25-38). Previous: 27th. Sacramento Kings. 26. team