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| NBA Power Rankings Week Of 02/09/2010 | |||||
| Rk | Team | Last Wk | Rise/Fall | High/Low | Comment |
| 1 |
 Cavaliers
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1 | - | 1/9 | (41-11) Without Mo and Delonte, LeBron's become Cleveland's only real playmaker, averaging 10.2 assists in eight games. Yet he's still found time to take over the NBA scoring lead. Oh, and the Cavs still haven't lost since that Sundiata Gaines miracle trey in Utah three weeks ago. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 2 |
 Lakers
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2 | - | 1/6 | (40-13) Kobe missing two games might be the best thing to happen to the Lakers. His supporting cast proved it could do the job without him against the Blazers and Spurs, so they should play with more confidence when he returns. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 3 |
 Jazz
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4 | (+1) | 3/20 | (31-18) Even the Cavs might not be playing as well as Utah right now. Its offense is extremely efficient, both in the halfcourt and transition, the defense has been sharp and the Jazz have won each of their last eight games by at least seven points. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 4 |
 Nuggets
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3 | (-1) | 3/11 | (34-17) Chauncey's scoring binge in L.A. was the high point of a superb season for Billups and the Nuggets, but this is a banged-up team that needs the All-Star break to get healthy. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 5 |
 Magic
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5 | - | 2/10 | (35-17) Has Vince Carter snapped out of his slump? After averaging 8.7 points on 28-percent shooting in January, he's averaged 26.5 points on 52.8-percent shooting in four February games, including Monday's 48-point eruption vs. the Hornets. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 6 |
 Hawks
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6 | - | 2/12 | (32-17) As long as the Hawks are close at the end of a game, Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford give them a great chance to win. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 7 |
 Thunder
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9 | (+2) | 7/20 | (29-21) Durant deserves much of the credit for OKC's emergence, but Scott Brooks has done a remarkable job getting a young team to play defense and compete on the road. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 8 |
 Suns
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12 | (+4) | 1/12 | (31-21) After losing 12 of 13 road games, the Suns swept a four-game trip to get back in the thick of the West race. Stoudemire probably ensured he won??t get traded by averaging 28.3 points and 12.3 rebounds in the wins. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 9 |
 Celtics
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11 | (+2) | 1/11 | (32-17) The Celtics can't seem to hold a lead against good teams. Is that the sign of an old team? A thin bench? Or a team with less confidence and camaraderie than it had two years ago? Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 10 |
 Mavericks
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10 | - | 4/10 | (32-19) "We suck right now," says Mark Cuban. Hard to argue when you haven't beaten anyone but the Warriors in two weeks. Even so, the Mavs still lead the NBA's toughest division. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 11 |
 Raptors
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14 | (+3) | 11/20 | (28-23) With seven wins in eight games, the Raptors have seized hold of the No. 5 spot in the East. Moving up won't be easy, though, unless the Celtics, Magic or Hawks collapse. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 12 |
 Spurs
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15 | (+3) | 5/15 | (29-21) On an old team wracked by wear and tear, George Hill has given the Spurs some fresh legs. He's led the team in scoring three of the past five games. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 13 |
 Trail Blazers
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13 | - | 7/13 | (30-23) After a slow start this season, LaMarcus Aldridge has elevated his game, averaging 21.3 points over the past dozen games. That's helped Portland survive all its injuries and stay in the playoff picture. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 14 |
 Bulls
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7 | (-7) | 7/24 | (24-25) How quickly things turn in the NBA. After their superb road trip, the Bulls promptly lost their next three, suspended Tyrus Thomas for lashing out at the coaches and sidelined Joakim Noah with plantar fasciitis. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 15 |
 Grizzlies
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8 | (-7) | 7/27 | (26-24) I've been on the Memphis bandwagon for a few weeks, but it might be time to jump onto a new one. Cleveland's is full. Any room on Utah's? Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 16 |
 Rockets
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17 | (+1) | 7/17 | (27-23) The size-challenged Rockets have stumbled lately, but Joey Dorsey looks like he might be able to help. In Houston's last two games, the former Memphis Tiger enforcer grabbed 19 rebounds in 37 minutes. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 17 |
 Bucks
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19 | (+2) | 10/27 | (23-26) With five wins in six games and the Heat in a freefall, Milwaukee's right back in the playoff hunt. And it's been a true team effort, not just Bogut and Jennings. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 18 |
 Bobcats
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16 | (-2) | 15/27 | (24-25) Like the Bulls, the 'Cats were January sensations who have flopped so far in February (0-3 this month). Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 19 |
 Hornets
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18 | (-1) | 8/26 | (27-25) By the time New Orleans fans sober up after the Saints' championship, the Hornets' season will be over. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 20 |
 76ers
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22 | (+2) | 14/28 | (19-31) As usual, the Sixers -- winners of four straight -- are playing much better in the second half of the season. Problem is, they dug way too big a hole in the first half this time. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 21 |
 Heat
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20 | (-1) | 6/21 | (24-27) You can look in Dwyane Wade's face and tell he doesn't want to stay in Miami unless another superstar joins him. It's going to be a make-or-break offseason for the Heat. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 22 |
 Pacers
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23 | (+1) | 18/28 | (18-33) T.J. Ford has emerged from the doghouse to have a few decent games, but Indy still has one of the worst point-guard situations in the league. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 23 |
 Knicks
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21 | (-2) | 19/30 | (19-31) We already knew the Knicks brought out the best in LeBron, but apparently they do the same to Ersan Ilyasova. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 24 |
 Clippers
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24 | - | 16/24 | (21-29) Finally, a reason to watch the All-Star Game. Chris Kaman!!! Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 25 |
 Timberwolves
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27 | (+2) | 25/29 | (13-38) The Wolves say they won't trade any of their core players, meaning they think Jefferson, Love and Flynn can eventually win together. Maybe they're right. Minnesota's won four straight, including a stunner in Dallas. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 26 |
 Wizards
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26 | - | 13/29 | (17-32) Caron Butler's had a ugly season, shooting 42.2 percent, but his game-winner in Orlando was a beauty. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 27 |
 Pistons
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28 | (+1) | 14/29 | (17-32) In a lost season for the Pistons, Jonas Jerebko's been a nice find. The first Swedish player in the NBA and the third of three small forwards that Detroit drafted (along with Austin Daye and DaJuan Summers), he's become a starter and fan favorite. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 28 |
 Kings
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25 | (-3) | 17/30 | (16-34) Ever since Kevin Martin returned, Omri Casspi has all but disappeared. Same with Sacramento's defense. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 29 |
 Warriors
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29 | - | 21/29 | (13-37) With Corey Maggette out (broken finger) and Monta Ellis hurting his knee Monday, the Warriors may need Stephen Curry to start shooting 40 times a game like he did at Davidson. Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
| 30 |
 Nets
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30 | - | 28/30 | (4-46) Why would Del Harris think he'd be promoted to head coach? Did he think he's done that great a job as an assistant? Team: Home | Stats | Fantasy |
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