The Golden State Warriors stay on top of the TSN.ca NBA Power Rankings, ahead of the San Antonio Spurs and Cleveland Cavaliers.
Teams moving up this week include the Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers, while the Charlotte Hornets and New York Knicks are falling in this week's rankings.
The Toronto Raptors, despite a mini-slump, hold steady at five.
Golden State Warriors
Record: 33-6 This Week: 1 Last Week: 1
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PPG
117.3
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PAPG
105.4
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DIFF
+11.9
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FG%
.498
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OPP FG%
.433
The Warriors have won six of the past seven games, and the loss was in overtime, so they are cruising at the top of the rankings. C Zaza Pachulia, getting lots of votes for the All-Star game from his native Georgia, is playing well lately, with 10.4 points and 5.8 rebounds, shooting 65.5% from the field, over the past five games.
Key Injuries: None.
Toronto Raptors
Record: 25-13 This Week: 5 Last Week: 5
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PPG
110.7
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PAPG
104.4
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DIFF
+6.3
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FG%
.469
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OPP FG%
.456
The Raptors have lost five of eight and, for the time being at least, appear to be shut out on the Paul Millsap Sweepstakes, so it's hard to envision them cracking into the top four, where the elite of the league reside.
Key Injuries: PF Jared Sullinger (foot).
Milwaukee Bucks
Record: 19-18 This Week: 10 Last Week: 8
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PPG
105.1
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PAPG
103.0
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DIFF
+2.1
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FG%
.476
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OPP FG%
.443
Home losses to the Knicks and Wizards somehow preceded a road win at San Antonio. So goes the season for the Bucks, a team that, at its best, can play with really good teams, but needs to raise its floor to improve consistency.
Key Injuries: F Khris Middleton (hamstring).