NBA Power Rankings: Golden State Warriors Reign In Week 14
Gerald Bourguet
January 25, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after making a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
On Week 14 of NBA Power Rankings, the Golden State Warriors reign supreme after a 30-point rout of the San Antonio Spurs.
January 25, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after making a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Welcome to HoopsHabit.com’s Week 14 NBA Power Rankings! We’ll be counting down from 30 to 1, as we break down the last week in the NBA and where each team stands as we move forward.
Let’s not waste anymore time in establishing two very important facts: 1) Last night’s contest between the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs was not only the most highly anticipated game of the year, but also a game between two of the league’s most successful teams through 44 games in NBA history, and 2) the Warriors’ massive victory amounts to only one game.
That’s right Spurs fans who are still busy freaking out, it’s only one game. While I won’t pretend that it wasn’t a dominant victory that shows how large the gap is between No. 1 and No. 2, it will mean nothing come playoff time. For our purposes however, one thing is clear: The Dubs once again reign supreme in our NBA Power Rankings. But where does everyone else wind up?
We will be updating every Tuesday, so scroll through all of the rankings to find out where your favorite team winds up in Week 14 as we take a look at the last week of action and hand out midseason grades for all 30 teams.
Next: No. 30
January 22, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich greets Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) before the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 29
Jan 23, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (4) celebrates after making a basket against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns won 98-95. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 28
Jan 20, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ish Smith (1), guard Isaiah Canaan (0) and forward Jerami Grant (39) high five against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic 96-87. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 27
Jan 24, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) and forward Nick Collison (behind Lopez) defend against Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) during first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 26
Jan 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) holds the ball while defended by Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 25
Jan 23, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) and guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) celebrate during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 104-101. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 24
Jan 19, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) dribbles the ball against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Robert Duyos-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 23
Jan 25, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) lays on the floor after taking an elbow to the head during the second quarter of a game against the Houston Rockets at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 22
Jan 22, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) reacts as he looks on against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Amway Center. Charlotte Hornets defeated the Orlando Magic 120-116 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 21
Jan 22, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) is congratulated by guard Troy Daniels (30) and forward Spencer Hawes (00) during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Charlotte Hornets defeated the Orlando Magic 120-116 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 20
Jan 23, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots against the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 19
Jan 25, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) shoots the ball against Detroit Pistons forward Ersan Ilyasova (23) while Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) lends a hand in the third quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 18
Jan 23, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts from the bench during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Hornets won 97-84. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 17
Jan 20, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) reacts to a shot by guard Bradley Beal (not pictured) during the second half against the Miami Heat at Verizon Center. Washington Wizards defeated Miami Heat 106-87. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 16
Jan 19, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) reacts from the court against the Milwaukee Bucks at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Robert Duyos-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 15
Jan 23, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) looks on against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Kings won 108-97. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 14
Jan 25, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) celebrates with forward Rudy Gay (8) after scoring against the Charlotte Hornets during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 13
Jan 20, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) shoots a free throw agains the Houston Rockets in the second half at Toyota Center. Pistons won 123 to 114. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 12
Jan 24, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) shoots against Houston Rockets center Josh Smith (5) in the second half at Toyota Center. Rockets won 115 to 104. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 11
Jan 18, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) passes the ball during the first half of the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Celtics 118-113 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 10
Jan 25, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jeff Green (32) celebrates against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 9
Jan 21, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Atlanta Hawks 91-88. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 8
Jan 24, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets center Josh Smith (5) reacts after making a three point basket against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at Toyota Center. Rockets won 115 to 104. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 7
Jan 22, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers and Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) talk to referee Dedric Taylor (21) and referee Matt Boland (18) during second half against New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 6
Jan 23, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Bulls center Pau Gasol (16) looks to pass the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) defends during the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 5
Jan 22, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) celebrates a basket against the Miami Heat at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Miami 101-81. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 4
Jan 23, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue (C) huddles with his team during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Quicken Loans Arena. The Bulls won 96-83. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 3
Jan 22, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) react during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 2
January 22, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) moves the ball up court against Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Next: No. 1
January 25, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after making a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Spurs 120-90. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
