NBA Power Rankings, Dec. 5 Edition: It’s A 7-11 Kind Of Week

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Dec 3, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward/center Jared Sullinger (7) looks to make a pass while guarded by Milwaukee Bucks forward/center John Henson (31) during the fourth quarter at TD Garden. The Boston Celtics won 108-100. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

22. Boston Celtics (8-12)

Last Week: 2-1
Previous Ranking: 25
Wait, We’re In What Place? Ladies and gentlemen, your Atlantic Division leaders and they’re on pace to finish 33-49. All hail parity. Or parody.

The Week That Was: The Celtics beat the Cavaliers 103-86 on Friday, lost at Milwaukee 92-85 on Saturday and beat the Bucks 108-100 on Tuesday.

The Numbers: 46.8% FG, 39.4% 3FG, 70.6% FT (26th), 98.7 PPG

The Opponents: 43.4% FG, 37.7% 3FG, 70.6% FT, 92.7 PPG (4th)

The Leaders: Jeff Green 22.3 ppg, Jared Sullinger 8.7 rpg, Jordan Crawford 6.7 apg, Phil Pressey and Gerald Wallace 1.7 spg, Brandon Bass 1.3 bpg, Green 23-for-43 (53.5%) FG, Avery Bradley 6-for-12 (50%) 3FG

Don’t! Shooters: Crawford 18-for-43 (41.9%) FG, Crawford 6-for-17 (35.3%) 3FG