NBA Power Rankings, Dec. 12 Edition: Some Shuffling In The Top 5

Dec 11, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jordan Crawford (27) makes a pass while guarded by Los Angeles Clippers guard Jared Dudley (9) and point guard Chris Paul (3) during the fourth quarter at TD Garden. The Los Angeles Clippers won 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

20. Boston Celtics (10-14)

Last Week: 2-2
Previous Ranking: 22

Respectful Of Rivers: New Celtics coach Brad Stevens found himself an outsider this week, first with a Celtics reunion with former stars Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce in Brooklyn on Tuesday and in Doc Rivers’ return to Boston with the Clippers on Wednesday. But when Rivers was honored with a video tribute between the first and second quarters on Wednesday, Stevens stood and joined the crowd in the standing ovation.

The Week That Was: The Celtics beat the Nuggets 106-98 on Friday, won at New York 114-73 on Sunday, lost at Brooklyn 104-96 on Tuesday and lost to the Clippers 96-88 on Wednesday.

The Numbers: 47.6% FG, 44% 3FG (3rd), 78.8% FT, 39.5 RPG, 14 TOPG, 101 PPG
The Opponents: 44.6% FG, 33.9% 3FG, 75.4% FT, 36.8 RPG (3rd), 14.3 TOPG, 92.8 PPG

The Leaders: Jordan Crawford 20 PPG, Brandon Bass 9.8 RPG, Crawford 7 APG, Bass/Avery Bradley 1.3 SPG, Bass 1.8 BPG, Crawford 30-for-58 (51.7%) FG, Bradley 9-for-14 (64.3%) 3FG
Don’t! Shooters: Jared Sullinger 24-for-55 (43.6%) FG, Sullinger 4-for-15 (26.7%) 3FG

Dec 6, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats forward Cody Zeller (40) shoots as he is guarded by Philadelphia 76ers forward center Lavoy Allen (50), and guard forward Evan Turner (12) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 105-88. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

19. Charlotte Bobcats (10-12)

Last Week: 2-1
Previous Ranking: 21

Bobcats Add Douglas-Roberts: Needing help on the wings with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Jeff Taylor battling injuries, the Bobcats signed Chris Douglas-Roberts from the NBA Development League’s Texans Legends on Wednesday, waiving forward James Southerland. CDR has previously played for the Nets, Bucks and Mavericks and was averaging 18.7 points a game for the Legends. Does this mean we can call Douglas-Roberts a former Legend?

The Week That Was: The Bobcats beat the 76ers 105-88 on Friday, beat the Warriors 115-111 on Monday and lost to the Magic 92-83 on Wednesday.

The Numbers: 43.1% FG, 28% 3FG, 79.2% FT, 45 RPG, 8.7 TOPG (1st), 101 PPG
The Opponents: 42.6% FG, 28.9% 3FG, 79.5% FT, 51.7 RPG (30th), 15.3 TOPG, 97 PPG

The Leaders: Kemba Walker 19.7 PPG, Al Jefferson 10.7 RPG, Walker 6.3 APG, Walker 2 SPG, Jefferson/Walker 1.3 BPG, Cody Zeller 12-for-18 (66.7%) FG, Anthony Tolliver 2-for-2 3FG (2 games)
Don’t! Shooters: Jefferson 15-for-47 (31.9%) FG, Ramon Sessions 0-for-5 3FG