NBA Power Rankings: Time To Shine Or Scout

18. Boston has won four of its last five games to stay within two games of Cleveland for the number one spot. This week wasn’t their best week ever, barely beating the Nets, and falling to the 76ers. Beating the Washington Wizards was enough to deem the week a success. They start a five game home stand against average teams, if they are going to make a run at Cleveland, it’s now.. (45-26). Previous: 5th. Boston Celtics. 5. team

156. The Cavaliers have lost six of their 11 games in the month of March. Kyrie Irving and LeBron James have been playing great, but the team around them just hasn’t helped them enough lately. Next week opens with a match up in Denver, which is never an easy game for the road team. Next, they head to Charlotte, and return home to host the Wizards, before finally heading to San Antonio for a marquee matchup.. (46-23). Previous: 4th. Cleveland Cavaliers. 4. team

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2. team. 29. The Spurs lost tough games against the red hot Trail Blazers and Grizzlies, then beat the Kings and Timberwolves, as you would expect. They stand two games back of the Warriors, meaning they need to get on one of their Spurs runs to finish the season with home court advantage throughout the playoffs. <a rel=. (54-16). Previous: 2nd. San Antonio Spurs

41. The Warriors absolutely dominated this week, winning each of their four games by at least 16 points. Most important was their win over the Thunder. Even without Durant, the game was never really close. Golden State was struggling to replace Durant’s production, but seem to have figured it out behind the strong play of Steph Curry, <a rel=. (57-14). Previous: 1st. Golden State Warriors. 1. team