NBA Power Rankings: Time To Shine Or Scout

Brooklyn had a great start to their week, beating the Knicks for the second time in four days. Their next two games were losses, but they stayed right with the Celtics and Mavericks. Tuesday night brought them another win, taking down the playoff hungry Pistons. <a rel=. (14-56). Previous: 30th. Brooklyn Nets. 30. team. 147

(20-51). Previous: 29th. Los Angeles Lakers. 29. team. 20. The Lakers had a winless week, getting blown out by the Rockets, losing a tight one to Milwaukee, another tight game to the Cavaliers, and a blow out to their rival Clippers. The team has shut down all their veterans in an effort to stay in the bottom three of the standings. On the bright side, second year player <a rel=

(22-49). Previous: 28th. Phoenix Suns. 28. team. 66. The Suns had what they’ll view as a successful week, losing all four games. They lost to the Kings behind 32 points from <a rel=

team. 93. The 76ers had a great week of basketball. They went 2-1, with their one loss to the Magic coming in overtime. <a rel=. (26-44). Previous: 26th. Philadelphia 76ers. 27

The Orlando Magic move up one spot in the rankings, coming off a 2-1 week of their own. Orlando lost to the Warriors by 30 to start the week, but bounced back beating the Suns and 76ers in tight games. If the Magic want to build around <a rel=. (26-45). Previous: 27th. Orlando Magic. 26. team. 38