NBA Power Rankings: Heading Down The Stretch

211. The Grizzlies had a tough week, going 0-3. Their week started with two road games in Texas against the Rockets and Mavericks, then they returned to Memphis to fall to the lowly Brooklyn Nets by 13 points. Next week brings three home games against the Clippers, Hawks, and Bucks. Memphis leads the Thunder by a game to retain the sixth spot, and trail the Clippers by two-and-a-half games for fifth.. (36-28). Previous: 10th. Memphis Grizzlies. 10. team

(37-26). Previous: 7th. Toronto Raptors. 9. team. 81. The Raptors had a huge home and home series with the Washington Wizards this week. They split the games, and finished the week with a loss to Milwaukee. Without <a rel=

8. team. 77. The Clippers started the week with two losses against the Rockets and Bucks. The second half of the week went their way as they beat the Bulls and Celtics. The Clippers are chasing the Utah Jazz for the fourth spot and home floor advantage in the first round. They’re a game and a half back, and are traveling to Minnesota, Memphis, and Utah, with a home game in the middle against Philadelphia.. (38-25). Previous: 8th. Los Angeles Clippers

7. team. 142. The hunt to avoid the Cavaliers in the playoffs for as long as possible went to Washington this week. They split their home and home against the Toronto Raptors, and beat the Magic and Suns to open a game-and-a-half lead over the Raptors for the third spot. The additions of <a rel=. (38-24). Previous: 10th. Washington Wizards

18. After taking care of business against Cleveland behind a clutch three-point shot from <a rel=. (40-24). Previous: 6th. Boston Celtics. 6. team