NBA Power Rankings: Time To Shine Or Scout
By Reid Mueller
Oklahoma City Thunder. 10. team. 149. The Thunder had another successful week, beating the Raptors and Kings, before falling to the <a rel=. (40-30). Previous: 10th
team. 81. The Raptors beat the teams they should beat this week. After falling to the playoff bound Thunder, they took down the Pistons, Pacers, and the Bulls. Chicago had the advantage until late in the fourth quarter when the Raptors turned on the gas and forced overtime. The team has kept themselves afloat without <a rel=. (42-29). Previous: 9th. Toronto Raptors. 9
77. After starting the week with losses against the Bucks and Nuggets, the Clippers got back on track beating the Cavaliers by 30 in ABC’s prime time Saturday slot, even though Cleveland rested Kyrie Irving and <a rel=. (43-29). Previous: 8th. Los Angeles Clippers. 8. team
142. Washington could have had a much better week. They went 1-3 against a fairly easy schedule. First they lost to the Mavericks, then beat the Bulls, before losing on the road to Charlotte and Boston. The Wizards are a talented team, but need to do better against so-so competition. Next week they host Atlanta and Brooklyn, before starting a five game road trip with Cleveland and the Lakers.. (42-28). Previous: 7th. Washington Wizards. 7. team
118. Utah spent the week on the road out East, and it didn’t go particularly well. They started with a win in Detroit, but followed the win with three losses to the Cavaliers, Bulls, and Pacers. They’re sitting a game ahead of the Clippers for home court advantage in the first round. <a rel=. (43-28). Previous: 6th. Utah Jazz. 6. team