duncan228
11-21-2009, 11:16 PM
NBA power rankings: Nov. 22, 2009 (http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/NBA_power_rankings_Nov_22_2009.html)
TOP 10
(Last rank in parentheses)
1. Hawks (2): Josh Smith may have Most Improved Player locked up already.
2. Lakers (1): Watch out, they’re almost full strength; Gasol back and Bynum’s ankle better.
3. Mavericks (9): If MVP vote were taken now, Dirk would be prime candidate; he’s even playing “D.”
4. Magic (8): Nelson’s injury is worrisome; signing J. Will out of retirement was stroke of genius.
5. Celtics (4): Team that believed it could win 73 games already has three losses at home.
6. Suns (5): Was loss in New Orleans a TV jinx? They’ve lost 16 straight when on TNT’s air.
7. Nuggets (3): Billups goes oh-for-3-point land in four of last five games, including loss to Clips.
8. Cavaliers (6): They’re 3-1 without Shaq, and counting; Brown won’t rush big man back into lineup.
9. Trail Blazers (12): Most valuable Blazer thus far? With three forwards out, it might be 15-year vet Juwan Howard.
10. Bucks (14): Most surprising team of first month, and all without top scorer Michael Redd.
THE REST
11. Rockets (11)
12. Heat (10)
13. Thunder (17)
14. Jazz (16)
15. SPURS (7)
16. Bulls (13)
17. Raptors (15)
18. Kings (20)
19. Pacers (18)
20. 76ers (21)
21. Pistons (19)
22. Wizards (25)
23. Hornets (23)
24. Grizzlies (28)
25. Clippers (24)
26. Bobcats (22)
27. Warriors (26)
28. Knicks (27)
29. Wolves (29)
30. Nets (30)
-Mike Monroe
TOP 10
(Last rank in parentheses)
1. Hawks (2): Josh Smith may have Most Improved Player locked up already.
2. Lakers (1): Watch out, they’re almost full strength; Gasol back and Bynum’s ankle better.
3. Mavericks (9): If MVP vote were taken now, Dirk would be prime candidate; he’s even playing “D.”
4. Magic (8): Nelson’s injury is worrisome; signing J. Will out of retirement was stroke of genius.
5. Celtics (4): Team that believed it could win 73 games already has three losses at home.
6. Suns (5): Was loss in New Orleans a TV jinx? They’ve lost 16 straight when on TNT’s air.
7. Nuggets (3): Billups goes oh-for-3-point land in four of last five games, including loss to Clips.
8. Cavaliers (6): They’re 3-1 without Shaq, and counting; Brown won’t rush big man back into lineup.
9. Trail Blazers (12): Most valuable Blazer thus far? With three forwards out, it might be 15-year vet Juwan Howard.
10. Bucks (14): Most surprising team of first month, and all without top scorer Michael Redd.
THE REST
11. Rockets (11)
12. Heat (10)
13. Thunder (17)
14. Jazz (16)
15. SPURS (7)
16. Bulls (13)
17. Raptors (15)
18. Kings (20)
19. Pacers (18)
20. 76ers (21)
21. Pistons (19)
22. Wizards (25)
23. Hornets (23)
24. Grizzlies (28)
25. Clippers (24)
26. Bobcats (22)
27. Warriors (26)
28. Knicks (27)
29. Wolves (29)
30. Nets (30)
-Mike Monroe