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2016-17 NBA Power Rankings: Hawks On The Rise, Clippers Free Fall In Week 11

By Gerald Bourguet

Jan 1, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) grabs a rebound against the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 114-112 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) grabs a rebound against the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 114-112 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) celebrates a made three-point basket against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Harden scored a career-high 53 points. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports /

169. If James Harden keeps playing like this, he and the Houston Rockets could be a legitimate threat to the Warriors and Spurs in the West. What other conclusion can we draw after he submitted one of the most brilliant individual performances in NBA history, dropping a career-high 53-points, 17 assists and 16 rebounds to ring in the new year with his eighth triple-double of the season? <p>Harden tied <strong><a rel=. 26-9. Previous: . Houston Rockets. 4. team