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

Dec 4, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) reacts after hitting a shot against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of a game at New Orleans Arena.The Mavericks defeated the Pelicans 100-97. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

12. New Orleans Pelicans (9-9)

COMING THROUGH! (tied for biggest rise of the week)

Last Week: 3-1
Previous Ranking: 17

Why Aren’t We In The Atlantic? The Pelicans, at 9-9, are in last place in the Southwest Division. The Celtics, at 8-12, are in first place in the Atlantic Division. Justice, thy name isn’t divisional alignment.

The Week That Was: New Orleans won at Philadelphia 121-105 on Friday, won at New York 103-99 on Sunday, won in triple overtime at Chicago 131-128 on Monday and lost to the Mavericks 100-97 on Wednesday.

The Numbers: 46.9% FG, 41.9% 3FG (4th), 78.5% FT, 113 PPG (t-1st)

The Opponents: 45.4% FG, 38.9% 3FG, 67.3% FT, 108 PPG

The Leaders: Ryan Anderson 25.8 ppg, Al-Farouq Aminu 11.3 rpg (3 games), Jrue Holiday 10.8 apg, Aminu 2.7 spg, Anthony Davis 2 bpg (2 games), Aminu 16-for-30 (53.3%) FG, Anderson 19-for-36 (52.8%) 3FG

Don’t! Shooters: Eric Gordon 28-for-63 (44.4%) FG, Anthony Morrow 3-for-9 (33.3%) 3FG