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

Dec 6, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Ryan Anderson (33) dribbles the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) defends during the second half at New Orleans Arena. The Thunders won 109-95. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

13. New Orleans Pelicans (10-10)

Last Week: 1-1
Previous Ranking: 12

Quick Healing ‘Reke: Tyreke Evans returned to the Pelicans on Wednesday, two days after the team said he would miss one to two weeks with a sprained ankle. He told ESPN.com that he played in pain, but finished with 14 points, seven rebounds and three assists in 24 minutes of Wednesday’s overtime win over the Pistons.

The Week That Was: The Pelicans lost to the Thunder 109-95 on Friday and beat the Pistons in overtime 111-106 on Wednesday.

The Numbers: 41.3% FG, 30.8% 3FG, 78.8% FT, 50 RPG (2nd), 16.5 TOPG, 103 PPG
The Opponents: 46.8% FG, 28.6% 3FG, 71.9% FT, 42 RPG, 14 TOPG, 107.5 PPG (29th)

The Leaders: Ryan Anderson 20 PPG, Jason Smith 14 RPG, Jrue Holiday 7 APG, Holiday 3 SPG, Al-Farouq Aminu/Lou Amundson/Anderson/Smith 1 BPG, Holiday 14-for-26 (53.8%) FG, Eric Gordon 3-for-6 (50%) 3FG
Don’t! Shooters: Aminu 7-for-24 (29.2%) FG, Anderson 5-for-18 (27.8%) 3FG