NBA Power Rankings: The Final Countdown
By Reid Mueller
(31-47). Previous: 25th. Sacramento Kings. 25. team. 84. The Kings went 2-2 this week, with their wins coming against the Timberwolves and Mavericks. The team’s losses came at the hands of the Jazz, and Pelicans. The Kings will likely have two lottery picks in the upcoming draft, and <a rel=
New York Knicks. 24. team. 27. The Knicks started the week with a home and home against the Miami Heat, splitting the two contests. Next they lost big against the Celtics on national TV, and finally to the Bulls on Tuesday night. <a rel=. (29-48). Previous: 24th
The Timberwolves played acceptable ball this week, as they split their four games. First they beat the Lakers, then lost to the Kings. Next, Minnesota got back on track with a one point win over the red-hot Trail Blazers, before losing to the Warriors to end their week. Karl Anthony-Towns, <a rel=. (31-46). Previous: 23rd. Minnesota Timberwolves. 23. team. 86
79. Dallas hasn’t given up on their season, despite being eliminated from playoff contention. They won one of four games this week, losing to the Pelicans, Grizzlies, and Kings, with a win in Milwaukee. <a rel=. (32-45). Previous: 21st. Dallas Mavericks. 22. team
69. New Orleans went 2-2 this week, opening the week with two wins over the Mavericks and Kings. <a rel=. (33-44). Previous: 22nd. New Orleans Pelicans. 21. team