Sometimes, the NBA can be unpredictable and full of surprises. In Week 14, there was a lot of parity across the league, leading to some unexpected outcomes. The higher-ranked teams from the previous week’s Power Rankings struggled, winning only 25 out of 49 games. The Phoenix Suns, on the other hand, had a remarkable week, defeating three teams with better records. The Hawks, Lakers, and Magic also had notable wins against teams ahead of them in the standings.
With so much shuffling in the rankings, it’s hard to determine the clear number one team. However, we default to the team with the best record and point differential, which is why the Celtics have reclaimed the top spot.
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Plus-Minus Players of the Week
- Jarrett Allen (CLE) had an impressive plus-76 in three games last week.
- Ziaire Williams (MEM), unfortunately, had a minus-68 in three games.
Teams of the Week
- Phoenix (3-0) – The Suns are on a roll, and they’ve shown great form, winning all three of their games.
- Washington (0-4) – The Wizards had a tough week, losing all four games, including matches against lower-ranked teams like the Pistons and Spurs.
East vs. West
The Western Conference continues to dominate in interconference games, with a collective record of 111-86 (.563) against the Eastern Conference. Last week, the West went 10-10 against their counterparts.
Schedule Strength through Week 13
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Here are the teams with the toughest and easiest schedules based on cumulative opponent record, home vs. away games, and days of rest:
Toughest: 1. Golden State, 2. Houston, 3. Orlando
Easiest: 1. Milwaukee, 2. Phoenix, 3. Philadelphia
Movement in the Rankings
Some teams had significant jumps and falls in the rankings:
High jumps of the week: Cleveland (+5), Philadelphia (+5), Phoenix (+5)
Free falls of the week: Miami (-5), Indiana (-4), Oklahoma City (-4), Sacramento (-4)
Week 14 Team to Watch
Cleveland Cavaliers – The Cavs are on a seven-game winning streak and have climbed to fourth place in the East. They’ve shown great defensive efficiency, ranking third in the league. Can they continue their rise? Keep an eye on their upcoming games against the Magic and the Bucks.
Previously…
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Last week, the Thunder held the No. 1 spot as the season neared its halfway point.
OffRtg: Points scored per 100 possessions (League Rank)
DefRtg: Points allowed per 100 possessions (League Rank)
NetRtg: Point differential per 100 possessions (League Rank)
Pace: Possessions per 48 minutes (League Rank)
The league has averaged 115.0 points scored per 100 possessions and 99.8 possessions per team per 48 minutes this season.
NBA.com’s Power Rankings, released every Monday, provide one perspective on the league’s team rankings. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to John Schuhmann, the author of the rankings.
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