NBA Power Rankings: The Final Countdown

Kenny Atkinson continued to get the most out of his team this week, as they won three out of four games. The Nets started with a one-point loss to the Pistons, then went on to beat the Magic and Hawks, before ending the week with a win over the 76ers. Brooklyn won’t be resting their veterans during the last 10 days of the season, hoping to keep the momentum going into the offseason.. (19-59). Previous: 30th. Brooklyn Nets. 30. team. 147

Phoenix Suns. 29. team. 66. Phoenix went winless for the third week in a row, entering into a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the second highest chance at the number one pick in the lottery. Although the Suns have decided to sit their veterans for the remainder of the season, they’ve lost their last six games by 10 points or less, with five of those games coming against playoff teams.. (22-56). Previous: 28th

20. The Lakers hurt their chances at keeping their 2017 first round pick by going 1-2 this week, beating the Memphis Grizzlies by five points. <a rel=. (22-55). Previous: 29th. Los Angeles Lakers. 28. team

team. 38. The Magic went 0-4 this week, but played good basketball against talented teams. First they lost in overtime to the Thunder, then lost to the Celtics by a point and the Nets by 10 points. Before ending the week with a 20 point loss to the Cavaliers. It’s been a very disappointing season for the Magic, but on the bright side, Frank Vogel has gotten the most out of <a rel=. (27-51). Previous: 26th. Orlando Magic. 27

93. Philadelphia had a difficult schedule this week, going 0-4. First they lost to the Hawks, then a loss in Cleveland, and a loss in Toronto. The week ended with a 23 point loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Considering the 76ers recent history, hitting the 30 win mark without rookies <a rel=. (28-50). Previous: 27th. Philadelphia 76ers. 26. team