The early returns on an Olynyk/Christian Wood combination have not been encouraging, however. 2020-21 record: 27-21 Rudy Gobert is averaging 15.7 points, 12.0 rebounds and 3.3 blocks with a plus-30.6 net rating. But the Clippers recharged after two days off and Rajon Rondo made his debut in a 104-86 win over the Lakers. -- Youngmisuk, 7. Toronto Raptors NBA Power Rankings: Why the season's final month starts with a new No. Previous ranking: 17, Caris LeVert had arguably his best game in a Pacers uniform on Saturday in a win over the Spurs. -- Friedell, 12. -- MacMahon, 2. 7 seed. Previous ranking: 16, The streakiness continues for a Heat team that has been up and down all season. -- Friedell, 28. On Sunday, back in the friendly confines of State Farm Arena, Atlanta defeated Golden State -- with Young and Gallinari in the lineup -- to improve to 26-24 and take a top-four seed in the Eastern Conference. Note: Throughout the regular season, our panel (ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Nick Friedell, Andrew Lopez, Tim MacMahon, Dave McMenamin, Eric Woodyard, Royce Young and Ohm Youngmisuk) is ranking … -- Bontemps, 15. Previous ranking: 5, The Clippers continued their inconsistent act by routing Milwaukee at the start of last week for their sixth straight win, only to lose the next two to Orlando and Denver. 5 in the Western Conference standings with a five-game East Coast trip beginning against Toronto on Tuesday. -- MacMahon, 30. 1. Phoenix Suns The Jazz's pair of franchise pillars have been especially dominant during the streak. New Orleans Pelicans The five-time All-Star averaged 11.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 21.5 minutes in two games against Philadelphia and Miami. play. I’ve trusted Furk every day because i knew his potential. The NBA on ESPN and ABC. Previous ranking: 3, The week might have ended with a thud thanks to a loss to the Grizzlies on Sunday night, but all that truly matters for the Sixers is that Joel Embiid is both healthy and back in the lineup. Houston has been outscored by 27 points in the 48 minutes that duo has played together. 2020-21 record: 31-18 Previous ranking: 12. Ex-Kentucky guard Clarke, 19, … 2020-21 record: 20-28 8h. The NBA on ESPN and ABC. To get the final NBArank prediction, we asked our expert panel to vote on pairs of players: LeBron James vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo. It's a vitally important race for all three teams, as the winner would have to beat only one of the other two, rather than both, to reach the NBA Finals. LaMelo Ball becomes youngest NBA player to record triple-double (2:04) At 19 years, 140 days old, LaMelo Ball becomes the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double. -- Friedell, 17. Staying among that group, for a team that wasn't expected to sniff the playoffs, would mark a significant step forward. Previous ranking: 21, It didn't take long for Terence Davis to make a splash in Sacramento, as he poured in 27 points in just his fifth game with the Kings -- tying the second-highest scoring output of his two-year career. BPI represents how many points above or below average a team is. Sources: KD plans to play Sunday after sitting 3, Source: Magic's Clifford to miss multiple games, AD: Sliding Lakers trying to rediscover connection, Nuggets guard Barton out for 'foreseeable future', Nets' Durant (thigh) probable to return Sunday, Curry on Green's 19 assists: 'A master' of passing, How the new NBA play-in tournament works, and who you could see in it, How Chris Paul has pushed the Suns to be legitimate title contenders, From 'Uncut Gems' to 'The Hangover': Athletes who crashed Hollywood, Backing up their pledges: Which leagues have followed through since George Floyd's murder, Derek Chauvin verdict reaction -- The sports world responds on social media. The addition of Gordon gives the Nuggets another big body to throw at the likes of Kawhi Leonard and presents Jokic with another target for assists. -- Lopez, 19. As conference battles continue to take shape, here's where our panel sees all NBA 30 teams ahead of Week 16. Head coach Tyronn Lue's biggest challenge for the rest of the regular season is to get this team healthy and improve its continuity and chemistry as the playoffs lurk just around the corner. They've lost three straight, with Bradley Beal missing the past four games due to a bruised hip. The battle for the No. ESPN's NBA Basketball Power Index (BPI) is a measure of team strength developed by the ESPN Analytics team. Jonas Valanciunas has recorded double-doubles in his past 10 games, matching the longest streak of his career, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. In Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Booker had a season-high 45 points -- the most he has scored since putting up 48 on March 30, 2019. In the win over the Kings and then against Atlanta and Indiana, DeMar DeRozan led the Spurs in scoring each game. BPI accounts for game-by-game efficiency, strength of schedule, pace, days of rest, game location and preseason expectations. -- Bontemps, 24. Catch all the 2020-21 season action on ESPN, ABC and the ESPN App. Detroit Pistons Previous ranking: 1, The Jazz have won their past nine games, giving them the three longest winning streaks in the league this season, led by Utah's 11-game run in January. The bad news is the Nikola Vucevic deal hasn't given the organization the jolt it was hoping for. -- Friedell, 22. After sixers trading Furk, I started watching sixers matches. They looked tired after playing six games in nine days, and injuries to Paul George, Marcus Morris, Serge Ibaka and Patrick Beverley took a toll. 1 (Last week No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference is shaping up to be a three-team race. Catch all the 2020-21 season action on ESPN, ABC and the ESPN App. The Wolves are looking for positive signs of development, and if McDaniels can grow into a stopper, that would be another good step. Utah Jazz It seems like forever ago, but L.A. was 21-6 in mid-February before injuries took hold. Previous ranking: 15, Another week, another huge injury for the Hornets: Gordon Hayward will miss at least four weeks because of a sprained foot. Washington had Daniel Gafford for two games before he suffered an ankle injury. In the two games Boston lost, Fournier scored a combined six points. The Grizzlies are 6-4 in that span, outscoring opponents by 75 points with Valanciunas on the floor and getting outscored by 50 when he rested. Previous rankings: Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 8 | Week 9 | Week 10 | Week 11 | Week 12 | Week 13 | Week 14 | Week 15, 1. The Sixers have held the East's top spot for most of the season, but the Nets have spent the past few weeks closing in, and with all their players available for the stretch run, they could hold home court for the postseason. 2020-21 record: 14-35 How the new NBA play-in tournament works, and who you could … More importantly, the Knicks are five losses up on the Raptors to remain among the top 10 in the East. Previous ranking: 8, The Lakers' loss to the Clippers dropped them to No. -- Woodyard This week: @MIL, DET, @DAL The 6-foot-4 shooting guard went 7-for-10 from 3 in Sacramento's narrow loss to Milwaukee, giving head coach Luke Walton a high-level reserve behind Buddy Hield, who's back to the full-time starter at the 2. ESPN's NBA Basketball Power Index (BPI) is a measure of team strength developed by the ESPN Analytics team. -- Youngmisuk, 8. Rookie guard Chuma Okeke is also playing well and taking advantage of expanded minutes. Portland Trail Blazers NBA Power Rankings: Phoenix rises; KD returns ahead of a massive East battle. Right now -- with the No. 2h Tim Bontemps. -- Bontemps, 16. Golden State Warriors -- Lopez, 5. The nine assists were the most he's had since joining Indiana. The Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks are separated by just 1.5 games. 2020-21 record: 26-24 They were just the fifth and sixth games that Love has played this season because of a persistent right calf strain. The Nuggets have yet to lose with Gordon -- they've won five straight, the past four coming with Gordon on the floor. 2020-21 record: 20-29 -- McMenamin, 23. Watch », The good news is the Bulls snapped a six-game losing streak on Sunday against a depleted Nets team playing without KD and Harden. Why Stephen A. isn't sold on the Jazz's success this season (2:38) Stephen A. Smith isn't convinced the Jazz have what it takes to beat the Lakers despite their current dominance. Catch all the 2020-21 season action on ESPN, ABC and the ESPN App. Meanwhile, Milwaukee sits just 1.5 games behind Philadelphia and Brooklyn for first in the East. Previous ranking: 12, New York continues to remain smack in the middle of the morass of teams in the middle of the Eastern Conference, sitting one game out of fourth and two games ahead of ninth. BPI represents how many points above or below average a team is. The NBA is back! 1 team. 2d. Orlando Magic Friday , April 23 • Celtics at Nets, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN • Nuggets at Warriors, 10 p.m. on ESPN All times Eastern. -- Young. ET, ESPN2) that aims to better serve the millions of sports fans who participate in sports wagering and help educate general sports fans with in-depth analysis. How Mitchell's injury could affect Utah's spot in the standings … Ben Simmons confounds, even on a career night. Previous ranking: 23, In their past two games, they lost by 37 to the Suns and by 48 to the Blazers. 2020-21 record: 31-19 2020-21 record: 34-14 The 67 3-pointers yielded in that span are the most ever given up over a three-game period in NBA history, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. 2020-21 record: 25-25 2020-21 record: 17-33 Here’s where national publications slot the Jazz in power rankings this week: ESPN — No. play. Previous ranking: 16. Dallas Mavericks Boston Celtics Atlanta Hawks -- Young, 3. With games against the Clippers and Jazz this week, the Blazers have a chance to measure their retooled roster. The NBA on ESPN and ABC. To get the final NBArank prediction, we asked our expert panel to vote on pairs of players: LeBron James vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Sixers remain tied atop the Eastern Conference with Brooklyn in time for a trip to Boston to face their rivals Tuesday night on national television. NBA Power Rankings: Why the Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets are trending up. Previous ranking: 18, Jonas Valanciunas has recorded double-doubles in his past 10 games, matching the longest streak of his career, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. Memphis Grizzlies We asked, "Which player will be better in 2020-21?" They have given up an average of 114 points a game over their past seven contests. Previous ranking: 26, Cleveland has lost five in a row but got a sliver of good news toward the end of the week with Kevin Love returning to the lineup for the first time since mid-March. 2020-21 record: 22-27 4 through No. (2:04) Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Email; Jan 11, 2021. -- Lopez, 14. This just in: The Suns can lose games. And Rui Hachimura, who had 30 points against Charlotte last Monday, also missed the Wizards' last game against Dallas with a shoulder injury. NBA Power Rankings: Why the season's final month starts with a new No. Power Rankings Notebook: How 16 trade-deadline additions are performing with new teams Breaking down the early returns for playoff contenders that added new players last month. ESPN.com . New acquisition Victor Oladipo is off to a slow start, shooting just 5-for-21 during his first two games for Miami. First times, I was watching sixers when Furk got minutes. Booker followed that up with 32 points in the next game, against the Hawks on Friday. -- Lopez, 21. Friday, April 16 • Clippers at 76ers, 7 p.m. on ESPN • Knicks at Mavericks, 9:30 p.m. on ESPN All times Eastern. 2020-21 record: 19-30 Previous ranking: 13, In his first week with the Celtics, guard Evan Fournier has already made an impact. Here are the final NBA Power Rankings before the restart, as our insiders share the best- and worst-case scenarios for all 22 teams. The Pistons' perimeter defense was nonexistent, allowing New York to go 19-for-39 from 3. Catch all the 2020-21 season action on ESPN, ABC and the ESPN App. Beverley is nearing a return and the team is expected to sign DeMarcus Cousins to a 10-day contract to add depth. 121d. They've beaten playoff contenders such as the Hawks, Sixers and Clippers. -- McMenamin, 29. Previous ranking: 28, Detroit was 2-1 on the week, with wins over Toronto and Washington before the bottom fell out in a 44-point loss to the Knicks on Saturday. Then, Instead of sleeping at night, I started watching all the matches. 2020-21 record: 24-23 Denver's Nick Van Exel makes two of his 34 points on Monday, shooting over Eric Snow. Catch all the 2020-21 season action on ESPN, ABC and the ESPN App. Who will be the best players this season? But there's some context: Those five wins were against rebuilding teams. Having a shooter and scorer of his caliber coming off the bench has already given this team a different dimension, and at least gives it an opportunity to realize some of its preseason promise over the next couple of months. Stephen Curry vs. James Harden. New York keeps on winning, though it suffered a real loss when Mitchell Robinson broke his foot over the weekend. What makes matters worse is that rookie center James Wiseman is really struggling and Curry isn't getting the type of consistent help he's had in the past; the Warriors' bench was outscored 55-19 in Sunday's loss to the Hawks. The NBA on ESPN and ABC. New York keeps on winning, though it suffered a real loss when Mitchell Robinson broke his foot over the weekend. Note: Throughout the regular season, our panel (ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Nick Friedell, Andrew Lopez, Tim MacMahon, Dave McMenamin, Royce Young and Ohm Youngmisuk) is ranking all 30 teams from top to bottom, taking stock of which teams are playing the best basketball now and which teams are looking most like title contenders. Previous ranking: 19. ESPN.com . In the Nuggets' win over the Clippers, Nikola Jokic wasn't at his usual MVP level, but Michael Porter Jr., Jamal Murray, Will Barton and Gordon all made big plays in the final three minutes to show glimpses of how different the Nuggets could become this postseason. Previous ranking: 19, Stephen Curry is as frustrated as he's been in a long time -- the Warriors have dropped seven of their past eight and can't seem to get things together. play. In their past three games against playoff teams (Brooklyn, Dallas and Milwaukee), the Blazers lost by an average of 20.6 points. 1 team. Previous ranking: 16. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 28.1 points and 5.6 assists per game with .531/.516/.953 shooting splits. Notes: These rankings are based on which teams the voters -- a group of more than 40 reporters, insiders and editors -- think belong higher … And as they position for a high lottery pick in the stretch run of the schedule, they might be hitting their stride. play . Jaden McDaniels' defensive versatility is impressing teammates, and his trial by fire last week handed him assignments against James Harden and Ja Morant. -- MacMahon, 18. -- Young, 10. Charlotte Hornets 2020-21 record: 33-18 -- Lopez, 13. While Lonzo Ball returned after missing seven games, the Pelicans' backcourt took major hits with injuries to Josh Hart (torn UCL in his right thumb) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who left Sunday's game after getting his left ankle/lower leg rolled on. It was the first time all season the Spurs have had the same player lead them in scoring in three consecutive games. The NBA on ESPN and ABC. BPI accounts for game-by-game efficiency, strength of schedule, pace, days of rest, game location and preseason expectations. ESPN -NBA, NBA Power Rankings, Dec. 7. Previous ranking: 10, The Mavs went 4-1 on their longest road trip of the season, finishing with a four-game winning streak after Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis sat out the trip's opener. 2020-21 record: 34-16 Also, Steven Adams left Sunday's game after taking a blow to the back of the head. Monday, April 19 • Warriors at 76ers, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN • Jazz at Lakers, 10 p.m. on ESPN All times Eastern. -- Friedell, 20. Oklahoma City Thunder 2020-21 record: 38-11 Wednesday, March 31 • Mavericks at Celtics, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN • Bucks at Lakers, 10 p.m. on ESPN All times Eastern. 2020-21 record: 23-27 Previous ranking: 20, Things were looking up for the Pelicans after a win last Tuesday against the Celtics, but since then, things have been anything but. A healthy Bogdan Bogdanovic has proved to be the player the Hawks thought they were getting in the offseason. Wednesday, April 28 1 seed, we'll all have an eye on how Steve Nash handles rotations, combinations and minutes. Previous ranking: 30, There has been a lot of attention on Anthony Edwards -- for good reason -- but the Wolves' other first-round pick is rising, too. Miami Heat With James Wiseman likely out for the season due to a tear to the meniscus in his right knee, as ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Sunday, the Warriors are left to pick themselves up after yet another season-altering injury. I am a random man who love basketball from Turkey and I wanna share how I become a sixers fan. Who will be the best players this season? BPI is meant to be the best predictor of a team's performance for the rest of the season. • Lakers at Wizards, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN Previous ranking: 6, Jeff Teague could prove to be one of the most useful buyout players picked up, if only because he can be a credible point guard for Milwaukee whenever it wants to give Jrue Holiday time off over the next several weeks. 2020-21 record: 17-32 That pretty much sums up the disaster that Toronto's season has been since getting to 17-17 after a 2-8 start -- only to be devastated by COVID-19 issues. We are ranking the top NBA players for the 10th year. The rest of the conference, however, is in a logjam. NBA Power Rankings: Utah Jazz top the charts, Kevin Durant wins in the Bay Area. 9. Stephen Curry vs. James Harden. With Hayward and LaMelo Ball (wrist) out, it will be up to Terry Rozier to continue to lead the way. Previous ranking: 11. Miami goes into Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies on a four-game winning streak, which comes on the heels of a six-game losing streak, which came after the Heat won 11 of 12. The former Bull is averaging 20 points and 12 rebounds over his past three games. 1) What they said about the Jazz: “Donovan Mitchell became the first Utah player since Karl Malone to score at least 35 points in three straight games, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. Zion Williamson vs. Ja Morant. 14h Dave McMenamin. -- Young, 25. Previous ranking: 24, With their rout of the Warriors Friday night, it took the Raptors two days to equal their win total for the entire month of March. -- Bontemps, 4. Previous ranking: 13. The NBA is back! 2020-21 record: 26-24 Milwaukee Bucks A top-five shake-up headlines the final NBA Power Rankings of the decade. NBA Power Rankings: Best- and worst-case scenarios for all 22 teams. Friday, March 26 • Celtics at Bucks, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN • Hawks at Warriors, 10 p.m. on ESPN Wednesday, March 31 • Mavericks at Celtics, 7:30 p.m. on ESPN • Bucks at Lakers, 10 p.m. on ESPN All times Eastern. As LeBron James and Anthony Davis remain sidelined due to injury, L.A. now has only a three-game cushion on the No. 9d. The up-and-down play that has defined their season continues, as evidenced by a nice comeback win over the Bucks on Tuesday and a late-game … Chicago Bulls The development of Jalen Brunson into one of the league's best backup point guards has been a big part of Dallas' success. Houston Rockets 2020-21 record: 24-23 San Antonio Spurs Record: 4-2 Week 2 ranking: 9. 125d. The 10-day contract for Isaiah Thomas could mean the 32-year-old plays a big role for New Orleans when he suits up on Tuesday night. Previous ranking: 25, Russell Westbrook is collecting triple-doubles like he's back in OKC, but the Wizards continue to head in the wrong direction as injuries pile up. On the bright side: Despite their immense struggles, the Raptors are still just 1.5 games behind Chicago for 10th place in the East and a spot in the play-in tournament. Speaking of the play-in: Has the Los Angeles Lakers' slide reached the point where the defending champs need to start worrying about their seeding? Catch all the 2020-21 season action on ESPN, ABC and the ESPN App. NBA Power Rankings NBA Rookie Rankings: Anthony Edwards continues to make case for Rookie of the Year; Cole Anthony trending up Rookies are nearing their end of their first season in the NBA… Indiana has dropped to ninth place in the Eastern Conference -- it headed into Sunday's slate with a 54.4% chance to make the playoffs, according to ESPN's Basketball Power Index. 2020-21 record: 32-17 2020-21 record: 25-24 Previous ranking: 27, The rebuilding Magic had a couple of nice road wins over the Clippers and Pelicans this week, thanks in part to contributions from new forward Wendell Carter Jr. His 34-point, 22-rebound performance in Sunday's loss to the Pacers was only the second 30-point, 20-rebound outing in the NBA this season. Washington Wizards 2020-21 record: 13-36 In the two games Boston won, he scored a combined 40. Previous ranking: 29, Kelly Olynyk has been effective since arriving in Houston as part of what was considered an underwhelming return in the Victor Oladipo trade with Miami. 2020-21 record: 25-25 NBA Power Rankings, way-too-early edition: What's next for Lakers, Heat and all 30 teams. Previous ranking: 22, A daily sports betting news and information show (6-7 p.m. San Antonio Spurs See where all 30 teams rank after the first … AD: Didn't think about injury one time in return . Brooklyn Nets Philadelphia 76ers -- McMenamin, 27. BPI is meant to be the best predictor of a team's performance for the rest of the season. 2020-21 record: 30-19 New York Knicks Minnesota Timberwolves 2020-21 record: 34-16 11d. And, oh yeah, the Wizards hit the road for six straight games. NBA Power Rankings: Who are the league's best teams now? Voters had to predict what they expected … 2020-21 record: 22-26 Zion Williamson vs. Ja Morant. It marked just the second time this season he's had back-to-back games with at least 32 points; he had 34 and 33 points on Feb. 22 and 24, respectively. But the Knicks remain in fourth place in the East … Sacramento Kings 2020-21 record: 17-31 Previous ranking: 4, As Phoenix strengthened its grip on the second seed in the Western Conference, Devin Booker started to heat up last week, and the Suns pushed their win streak to five. Note: These rankings are based on where voters -- more than 40 ESPN NBA reporters, insiders and editors -- think teams belong heading into the 2019-20 season. LeVert, in just his 12th game since returning from surgery to remove a cancerous mass on his kidney, had 26 points and nine assists while the Pacers were missing Domantas Sabonis and Malcolm Brogdon. But the Knicks remain in … Power Rankings, Week 11: Bucks rise, Jazz stay at No. And while Brooklyn chases the No. 11 seeds separated by 6.5 games in the standings -- a host of East teams are fighting to stay out of the play-in round. The Pelicans, who have the least number of games lost to injury this season, according to Spotrac data, were hit with the injury bug: Zion Williamson (right thumb sprain) and Brandon Ingram (right first MTP irritation) missed three games. ESPN.com - NBA - NBA Power Rankings, Nov. 30 Rankings as of Tuesday, Nov. 30 Tim Duncan and the Spurs are reaching for the top spot again. 2020-21 record: 12-38 Okeke has scored in double figures in six of his past seven games. Previous ranking: 2, The Brooklyn Death Star is about to be fully operational. GMs wary for older coaches, staff if NBA resumes. Indiana Pacers The Mavs have won 18 of their past 25 games, giving them the league's fourth-best winning percentage in that span, to soar from five games under to six games above .500. Basketball Power Index (BPI) is a measure of team strength developed by the ESPN Analytics team. 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