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2016-17 NBA Power Rankings: Rockets, Grizzlies Impress In Week 8

By Gerald Bourguet

Dec 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward JaMychal Green (0) and center Marc Gasol (33) celebrate as they hug forward Zach Randolph (50) after a rebound late in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers as guard Andrew Harrison looks on at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Philadelphia 96-91. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward JaMychal Green (0) and center Marc Gasol (33) celebrate as they hug forward Zach Randolph (50) after a rebound late in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers as guard Andrew Harrison looks on at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Philadelphia 96-91. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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In Week 8 of NBA Power Rankings, the Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies are really starting to impress despite the Golden State Warriors staying on top.

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Dec 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward JaMychal Green (0) and center Marc Gasol (33) celebrate as they hug forward Zach Randolph (50) after a rebound late in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers as guard Andrew Harrison looks on at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Philadelphia 96-91. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Over a month into the NBA season, the Golden State Warriors retain their No. 1 spot in Week 8 of our NBA Power Rankings. But where do the rest of the Western elite and the Cleveland Cavaliers stack up by comparison?

The San Antonio Spurs aren’t going away, content to lurk in the Warriors’ shadow for the time being. The Los Angeles Clippers remain better than people give them credit for, even after failing their Golden State test. The Houston Rockets are on the rise, while the Memphis Grizzlies have impressed despite missing their best player.

In the East, the world still belongs to the Cavs, but is there anyone who could possible loosen their vice grip on the conference? To sort it all out, we’ve ranked the teams from best to worst to this point in the season.

Here’s a look at our Week 8 2016-17 NBA Power Rankings.