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

Dec 3, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) fouls Charlotte Bobcats forward Josh McRoberts (11) at American Airlines Center. The Mavs beat the Bobcats 89-82. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

21. Charlotte Bobcats (8-11)

Last Week: 1-2
Previous Ranking: 22

Tough Break For The ‘Cats: No, I don’t mean switching to purple-and-teal next season. Their top perimeter defender, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, is out with a broken hand, a tough break for a team that relies on taking care of the basketball and defense to win.

The Week That Was: Charlotte beat the Bucks 92-76 on Friday, lost at Miami 99-98 on Sunday and lost at Dallas 89-82 on Tuesday.

The Numbers: 42.9% FG, 21.3% 3FG (30th), 73.8% FT, 90.7 PPG (30th)

The Opponents: 41.3% FG (2nd), 37.5% 3FG, 79% FT, 88.0 PPG (1st)

The Leaders: Al Jefferson 19.3 ppg, Jefferson 12.3 rpg, Kemba Walker 4.3 apg, Josh McRoberts 1.7 spg, Jefferson 1 bpg, Jefferson 24-for-42 (57.1%) FG, Walker 5-for-17 (29.4%) 3FG

Don’t Shooters: Walker 20-for-47 (42.6%) FG, McRoberts and Jeff Taylor 1-for-6 (16.7%) 3FG