NBA Power Rankings: Only Two Weeks Until Playoffs
By Reid Mueller
(29-45). Previous: 25th. Sacramento Kings. 25. team. 84. Sacramento started the week looking like the Kings, losing big to the Bucks and Warriors. The second half of the week was nothing short of frustrating for a fan base invested in the tank. The Kings beat two playoff teams (Memphis and the Clippers) by one point. The Kings will rest their veterans the rest of the season, and develop their young talent. <a rel=
team. 27. The Knicks went 1-2 during a week that could have easily left them win-less. They lost at Portland and at San Antonio, which is to be expected, then beat the Pistons back in New York. The team is playing out the rest of the season with the triangle offense, which feels odd considering how it’s dreadfully failed in the past, albeit with poor rosters. Another tough week ahead as they play a home and home against the cooled off Heat. The week finishes up with two home games against Boston and Chicago.. (28-46). Previous: 24th. New York Knicks. 24
team. 86. Minnesota went 1-2 this week. After losing an overtime battle against the young Lakers, the Timberwolves fell to the Trail Blazers, and beat the Pacers. <a rel=. (29-44). Previous: 23rd. Minnesota Timberwolves. 23
New Orleans Pelicans. 22. team. 69. The Pelicans faced a very difficult week, going on the road to face three Western teams in playoff races. New Orleans fell to the Rockets, beat the Nuggets, and fell to the Jazz. <a rel=. (31-43). Previous: 22nd
79. Dallas went 1-2 this week, playing three difficult teams close. They opened the week with a win over the once again struggling Clippers, then lost to the Raptors by eight points, before falling to the Thunder by a point. The Mavericks brought <a rel=. (31-42). Previous: 21st. Dallas Mavericks. 21. team