SI's Marty Burns ranks the NBA teams for the week of Mar. 26 - Apr. 2. Check back every Tuesday to read Marty's latest Power Rankings.
CNNSI.com Power Rankings |
Rank | LW | Team |
1 | 1 |  | Los Angeles Lakers |
Visits from the Blazers and Spurs will make for a big weekend at Staples. |
2 | 4 |  | San Antonio Spurs |
Thirteen straight wins have them thinking about the league's best record. |
3 | 3 |  | Sacramento Kings |
Even C-Webb admits they will need home-court advantage. |
4 | 5 |  | Portland Trail Blazers |
Through Monday, they're an NBA-best 18-4 since the All-Star break. |
5 | 2 |  | Dallas Mavericks |
This week's four-game road trip will test their mettle. |
6 | 6 |  | New Jersey Nets |
Byron Scott instructs K-Mart to tone down his act. |
7 | 8 |  | Detroit Pistons |
Ben Wallace is making a push for Defensive Player of Year. |
8 | 7 |  | Boston Celtics |
They rise and fall with their 3-point shooting. |
9 | 18 |  | Charlotte Hornets |
Big Easy? They're sure making the competition look that way. |
10 | 11 |  | Orlando Magic |
Tracy McGrady is due back Tuesday after suffering back spasms. |
11 | 15 |  | Philadelphia 76ers |
Larry Brown is relishing the chance to show they can win without AI. |
12 | 9 |  | Milwaukee Bucks |
Ray Allen admits his knee has been bothering him all year. |
13 | 12 |  | Seattle SuperSonics |
Vin Baker is rebounding well in limited minutes since his return. |
14 | 13 |  | Utah Jazz |
Happy 40th birthday to the ageless John Stockton. |
15 | 10 |  | Minnesota Timberwolves |
Just 12-17, through Monday, since their 30-10 start. |
16 | 17 |  | Los Angeles Clippers |
They're hoping the return of Corey Maggette will provide a spark. |
17 | 16 |  | Indiana Pacers |
With eight of their final 13 games at Conseco, they should make the playoffs. |
18 | 14 |  | Miami Heat |
It's beginning to look as if their amazing run will come up short.
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19 | 20 |  | Washington Wizards |
Superman's back, but is it too late to save the day? |
20 | 19 |  | Phoenix Suns |
After a long wait, rookie Alton Ford is finally getting a test drive. |
21 | 22 |  | Houston Rockets |
Free agent-to-be Kenny Thomas is showing his value. |
22 | 21 |  | Toronto Raptors |
Vince Carter is out for season, but it can't get any worse. |
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Atlanta Hawks |
Ira Newble has played his way into a starting role. |
24 | 25 |  | Cleveland Cavaliers |
Tyrone Hill (sinus) and Lamond Murray (back) are ailing. |
25 | 26 |  | Denver Nuggets |
Tim Hardaway (foot) joins Antonio McDyess (knee) on the shelf. |
26 | 23 |  | New York Knicks |
Kurt Thomas has been their lone bright spot this season. |
27 | 27 |  | Chicago Bulls |
Their defense has gone south as the kids get more playing time. |
28 | 28 |  | Memphis Grizzlies |
They rallied from a 25-point deficit Monday to win at Portland. |
29 | 29 |  | Golden State Warriors |
Yao Ming or Jason Williams? Let the debate begin. |
