NBA Power Rankings: Only Two Weeks Until Playoffs

team. 156. Cleveland is at full strength yet is still struggling. They went 1-3 this week, with losses coming at the hands of Denver, Washington, and the Spurs. Their sole win came over the Hornets. It wasn’t an easy week for the Cavaliers, and LeBron is known for getting the team ready come playoff time. They did fall out of the number one spot with their loss to the Spurs, but that didn’t do the Pacers or Hawks much good in 2014 or 2015. The Cavaliers can regain the one seed, being only a half game back with an easy week ahead. Three home games against the 76ers, Pacers, and Magic, with a road game in Chicago.. (47-26). Previous: 4th. Cleveland Cavaliers. 5

4. team. 18. Boston took care of business this week, winning all four games. They’ve taken over the Cavaliers for the number one seed, and are looking to finish the season strong. Next week brings them three winnable games against the Bucks, Magic, and Knicks. <a rel=. (48-26). Previous: 5th. Boston Celtics

team. 169. Houston had a big week of basketball winning three of four games. First they beat the Nuggets behind 40 from <a rel=. (51-23). Previous: 3rd. Houston Rockets. 3

29. San Antonio swept their competition this week, defeating the Grizzlies, Knicks, and Cavaliers (by 29). The Spurs are two games behind the Warriors for the number one seed, but with Golden State playing at an elite level again, it’ll be difficult to track them down. They have a challenging week ahead, with matchups against the Warriors, Thunder, Grizzlies, and Jazz.. (57-16). Previous: 2nd. San Antonio Spurs. 2. team

Previous: 1st. Golden State Warriors. 1. team. 41. Golden State is back to playing top level basketball, beating the Kings and Grizzlies with no sweat this week. They’ve won their last seven games, putting them in control of the Western Conference. Tuesday night they played the Houston Rockets, and held their own, winning 113-106. Next week starts with a game in San Antonio (Rockets and Spurs on a back to back, no thank you). Next they play the Rockets again Friday night, and finally end their week with home games against Washington and Minnesota.. (60-14)