nba power rankings

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 07:52:24 -0500

Last Updated Thu, Apr 3rd, 2008 @ 8:44am

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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