The Cleveland Cavaliers have not gained since Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Memphis Grizzlies are rolling and the Los Angeles Lakers gained in opposition to the reigning NBA champions.
Listed below are the most recent NBA energy rankings from the Arizona Republic with strikes within the high 10.
Proceed to relaxation in energy, Kobe Bean Bryant.
You’ll by no means be forgotten.
1. Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder (37-8)
Final week: No. 1 within the rating.
The Thunder cut up their 4 video games since beating Cleveland in a rematch between the league’s two greatest groups. They acquired again on observe Sunday with a 118-108 victory at Portland after a uncommon dwelling loss to Dallas within the second of a back-to-back. OKC is 20-3 at dwelling.
2(T). Cleveland Cavaliers (36-9)
Final week: No. 2 within the rating.
The Cavs have misplaced three straight video games since beating Phoenix, 118-92, on MLK Day. Two of these losses got here in opposition to the Houston Rockets. The Cavs allowed 132 factors in shedding to Philadelphia and 135 of their second loss to the Rockets. I am unable to surpass everybody.
2(T). Houston Rockets (30-14)
Final week: No. 3 within the rating.
The Rockets may have moved forward of the Cavs within the standings contemplating they beat them twice final week, however this loss to Detroit is a foul look. Jalen Inexperienced and Alperen Sengun are Houston’s 1-2, however Amen Thompson is a expertise. He had 23 factors, 14 rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and a steal in 41 minutes in Houston’s 135-131 victory Saturday at Cleveland.
4. Memphis Grizzlies (31-15)
Final week: No. 5 within the rating.
The Grizzlies are averaging 128.8 factors of their six-game successful streak as they’re coming off a 125-103 conquer Utah. Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis in scoring in three of these six wins. Memphis takes its present on the street Monday in opposition to the New York Knicks at Madison Sq. Backyard. Oh, that must be enjoyable.
5. Boston Celtics (32-14)
Final week: No. 4 within the rating.
They’ve the very best beginning 5 within the NBA with Kristaps Porzingis within the lineup. All 5 starters scored between 17 and 23 factors in Saturday’s win over Dallas. Nonetheless successful 3s with 52 makes an attempt in opposition to the Mavs (made 20). Large revenge Monday in opposition to Houston. Beat the Rockets, 109-86, Jan. 3 in Houston. Championship measuring recreation for the Rockets.
Groups 6-10
New York Knicks (30-16) – Began a five-game homestand with a 143-120 loss to Sacramento. The following step? Ja Morant and the Grizzlies.
Denver Nuggets (28-17) – Minnesota ended its five-game successful streak, however the Nuggets are 8-2 of their final 10 video games.
Los Angeles Lakers (25-18) – Large victory in opposition to the Celtics, reigning NBA champions. Anthony Davis is averaging 29.6 factors and 12.3 rebounds throughout his three-game successful streak.
Los Angeles Clippers (26-19) – You don’t assume James Harden can nonetheless get massive buckets? He scored 40 in Saturday’s win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Milwaukee Bucks (25-18) – They’re 8-2 of their final 10 video games. Milwaukee continues its four-game street journey Monday at Utah.
Deserted 6-10 – Indiana Pacers (25-20).
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