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NBA Power Rankings – Playoff Edition

April 29, 2013

Two teams have already advanced. Can the Golden State Warriors upset the Denver Nuggets? NBA Rankings, playoff edition. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings – Week 24

April 15, 2013

Fifteen teams have locked in playoff berths. Will the LA Lakers or Utah Jazz make it sixteen? The NBA , 24 weeks in . . .  »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 23

April 8, 2013

Thirteen teams have clinched including all eight in the Eastern Conference - the NBA Power Rankings 23 weeks in . . .  »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 22

April 1, 2013

After a lengthy slump, the N.Y. Knicks are suddenly hot, winners of eight straight - now sixth in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 22 »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 21

March 25, 2013

The Houston Rockets are climbing up the NBA Power Rankings while the Boston Celtics are starting to fade. The NBA 21 weeks in . . .  »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 20

March 18, 2013

The Denver Nuggets are the hottest team in the NBA, climbing to four in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 20. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 19

March 11, 2013

The Miami HEAT continue to dominate. The LA Lakers step into the West's top eight & 15 overall in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 19 »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 18

March 4, 2013

The Golden State Warriors take a sizable dip in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 18 »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 17

February 25, 2013

Behind LeBron James, the Miami HEAT are dominating - climbing to the top of the NBA Power Rankings through Week 17. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 16

February 18, 2013

Where do all 30 teams stand as they head into the NBA trade deadline? The NBA Power Rankings, 16 weeks in . . .  »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 15

February 11, 2013

The Boston Celtics say, 'Don't bury us yet' as they jump up the NBA Power Rankings for Week 15 »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 14

February 4, 2013

The New York Knicks are getting healthy, playing well and climbing in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 14 »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings – Week 13

January 28, 2013

Flaying under the radar, the San Antonio Spurs suddenly climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with the league's best record. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 12

January 21, 2013

The Utah Jazz climb to 13 in the NBA Power Rankings. The Oklahoma City Thunder and L.A. Clippers stand strong in the top two spots. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 11

January 14, 2013

The Oklahoma City Thunder climb back to the top of the NBA Power Rankings, nudging slightly ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week Nine

December 31, 2012

The L.A. Clippers didn't lose a game the entire month of December to climb back on top of the NBA Power Rankings for week nine. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week Eight

December 24, 2012

The Oklahoma City Thunder hold the top spot in the NBA Power Rankings by a fine margin over the surging L.A. Clippers. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week Seven

December 17, 2012

The Oklahoma City Thunder have rolled off 10-straight victories to climb to best in the NBA. The NBA Power Rankings at seven weeks in. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings – Week Six

December 10, 2012

The San Antonio Spurs climb back on top of the NBA Power Rankings, six weeks into the season. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings – Week Five

December 3, 2012

The Memphis Grizzlies stay on top but the Eastern Conference has gained significantly on the West. »Read More

NBA Power Rankings Week Four

November 26, 2012

The Memphis Grizzlies climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with a league-best 9-2 record. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week Three

November 19, 2012

The L.A. Clippers rise to the top of the rankings, edging out the powerful Memphis Grizzlies. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week Two

November 12, 2012

The San Antonio Spurs still top the NBA Power Rankings although the N.Y. Knicks are close behind. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week One

November 5, 2012

The 2012/13 NBA Regular Season is finally underway and the standings are already all over the map. »Read More

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NBA Preseason Power Rankings

September 29, 2012

The Miami HEAT, current NBA reigning champions, stay atop the preseason rankings but repeating will be no easy task. »Read More

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Where Do the Clippers Go From Here?

June 4, 2012

Can the L.A. Clippers build upon one of the best season in franchise history? Also, Playoff Power Rankings. »Read More

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NBA@2: Decisions on Partial/Non-Guarantees

May 29, 2012

Orlando Magic guard Von Wafer is among the first of many partial/non-guaranteed contracts to be decided on this offseason. »Read More

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Lakers: It’s Complicated

May 21, 2012

Two years in a row, the LA Lakers haven't risen to the occasion in the second round. Is there a solution? Also Power Rankings. »Read More

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NBA Playoff Power Rankings Week Three

May 14, 2012

The second round of the playoffs are finally here. Could the Boston Celtics have a window all the way to the NBA Finals? »Read More

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NBA Playoff Power Rankings Week Two

May 7, 2012

The 2011/12 NBA Postseason has yet to surprise, except on the injury front starting with Derrick Rose and the depleted Chicago Bulls. »Read More

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NBA Playoff Power Rankings Week One

April 30, 2012

The first weekend of the 2011/12 NBA Postseason - filled with comebacks, letdowns, records, injuries & a possible suspension. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 17

April 23, 2012

The 76ers are about to make it 15 teams locked into the NBA playoffs. Will the Jazz or Suns make it 16? »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 16

April 16, 2012

After a dip, the Chicago Bulls are back on top of the Power Rankings. Sixteen weeks in, the playoff picture is coming into focus. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 15

April 9, 2012

Slow and steady wins the race. The San Antonio Spurs are the proverbial tortoise. The NBA, 15 weeks in . . . »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 14

April 2, 2012

At what point do the Oklahoma City Thunder become more than just the favorite in the Western Conference? The NBA 14 weeks in . . .  »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 13

March 26, 2012

The Atlanta Hawks make a sizable jump in a relatively static NBA Power Rankings for Week 13. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 12

March 19, 2012

The NBA Trade Deadline is gone and the league is gearing for the final run to the postseason . . . or the lottery. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 11

March 12, 2012

How do the 30 NBA teams stack up heading into the trade deadline? A special edition of the Power Rankings. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 10

March 5, 2012

The Chicago Bulls retake the top spot in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 10. In Los Angeles, the Lakers catch the Clippers. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week Nine

February 27, 2012

NBA All-Star Weekend has come and gone. Sixteen teams are in playoff position but a few still have designs on a postseason spot. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week Eight

February 20, 2012

The San Antonio Spurs continue to surge with 10-straight wins. The NBA Power Rankings, eight weeks in . . .  »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week Seven

February 13, 2012

The New York Knicks climb five spots, driven by sensation Jeremy Lin. Meanwhile the San Antonio Spurs are surging through the ranks. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week Six

February 6, 2012

The Miami HEAT regain top position but the Los Angeles Clippers have made a sizable jump to the top three. NBA Power Rankings six weeks in . . .  »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week Five

January 30, 2012

The Oklahoma City Thunder just keep winning, whether they play at home or on the road. With the Chicago Bulls taking a slight dip, the Thunder climb to the top of the NBA... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week Four

January 23, 2012

The Indiana Pacers show they're deserving of their top-three ranking while the L.A. Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonino Spurs and Boston Celtics don't even hit the top ten. Strange season . . .... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week Three

January 16, 2012

The Chicago Bulls climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings while the Miami HEAT dip, losing their #1 spot after a difficult week. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week Two

January 9, 2012

The NBA landscape is starting to take shape but the obvious few remain on top (Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder). Are the Portland Trail Blazers, Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings – Week One

January 2, 2012

Three of the four teams to make the Conference Finals last year remain atop the NBA with a combined 14-1 record. What of the reigning NBA Champions, the Dallas Mavericks, who are 1-4?... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings – Week Zero

December 24, 2011

12/24/11 – It took a little bit longer than anyone hoped, and perhaps it’s here ahead of schedule, but the 2011/12 NBA Season finally kicks off on Christmas Day. In what was an interesting... »Read More

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