The Golden State Warriors are clinging to top spot in the TSN.ca NBA Power Rankings, ahead of the relentless San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.
San Antonio has won 18 of 19, getting them very close to the Warriors, who have slipped a bit recently.
Among teams moving up this week, the Toronto Raptors have won five straight and go from nine to six and the Memphis Grizzlies are getting better, rising from 15 to 11.
Going the wrong way, the Miami Heat drop from eight to 14, and the Detroit Pistons slide from 12 to 15.
Indiana Pacers
Record: 23-19 This Week: 8 Last Week: 6
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PPG
102.5
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PAPG
99.5
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DIFF
+3.0
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FG%
.447
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OPP FG%
.440
Indiana has slipped off the, ahem, pace lately, going 5-7 in the past 12 games. Perimeter players Monta Ellis and C.J. Miles are slumping and Indiana doesn't have enough offence otherwise, to make up for their recent shooting woes.
Key Injuries: G Rodney Stuckey (foot).
Chicago Bulls
Record: 24-16 This Week: 9 Last Week: 10
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PPG
102.1
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PAPG
101.7
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DIFF
+1.4
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FG%
.436
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OPP FG%
.423
Had gone five straight without a regulation win before Mondays' win at Detroit, and losing C Joakim Noah for the season, won't help, but the Bulls still gained ground thanks to the Miami Heat falling.
Key Injuries: SF Mike Dunleavy (ankle), C Joakim Noah (shoulder).
Utah Jazz
Record: 18-23 This Week: 21 Last Week: 20
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PPG
97.1
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PAPG
97.2
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DIFF
-0.1
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FG%
.440
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OPP FG%
.448
Having lost six of nine, the Jazz are clinging to that last playoff spot in the Western Conference. Of note, Canadian rookie PF Trey Lyles is taking advantage of his opportunity for increased playing time, averaging 9.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, while shooting 52.8% from the field, in 10 starts this month.
Key Injuries: PG Dante Exum (knee), PF Derrick Favors (back), SG Alec Burks (fibula).