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NBA Power Rankings


Rank

Team

Record

Last 10

Comments

1.

Boston

60-15

8-2

Offseason acquisition of Kevin Garnett could produce Boston's first title since 1986.

2.

San Antonio

52-23

8-2

Spurs playing their best basketball of the 2008 season - just before the playoffs begin.

3.

Detroit

53-21

7-3

Pistons continue to chase Celtics for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

4.

New Orleans

52-22

8-2

Chris Paul continues to garner serious MVP consideration.

5.

Phoenix

50-25

7-3

Trade for Shaq looked shaky at first, but Suns appear to be finding rhythm just before the playoffs begin.

6.

L.A. Lakers

51-24

6-4

Lakers reach 50 wins for the 29th time in franchise history.

7.

Utah

50-26

7-3

Jazz own the NBA's best home court record at 34-4.

8.

Houston

49-25

5-5

After impressive 22-game winning streak, Rockets are 5-5 in their last ten games.

9.

Denver

46-29

7-3

Iverson and Carmelo leading the Nuggets into playoff contention.

10.

Orlando

47-28

6-4

Magic will be a tough team to bounce in the playoffs.

11.

Dallas

47-28

5-5

Dirk's return comes at a key time for Mavericks.

12.

Golden State

45-30

4-6

Warriors on the outside looking in for the eighth and final spot in the playoff race.

13.

Cleveland

42-33

5-5

Cause for concern? Cavaliers have lost eight of their last nine road contests.

14.

Philadelphia

38-37

7-3

After a sluggish start to the 2008 season, 76ers find themselves threatening for a playoff seed among the top five in the Eastern Conference.

15.

Atlanta

35-40

8-2

With seven games left, Hawks continue to close in on final playoff berth in Eastern Conference.




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