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NBA Power Rankings, Jan. 9 Edition: A New Face At The Top

By Phil Watson

Jan 8, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Marco Belinelli (3) shoots during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at AT
Jan 8, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Marco Belinelli (3) shoots during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at AT /
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Jan 8, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) drives past Washington Wizards power forward Jan Vesely (24) during the fourth quarter of a game at the New Orleans Arena. The Wizards defeated the Pelicans 102-96. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans power forward Anthony Davis (23) drives past Washington Wizards power forward Jan Vesely (24) during the fourth quarter of a game at the New Orleans Arena. The Wizards defeated the Pelicans 102-96. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

16. New Orleans Pelicans (15-19)

Last Week: 1-3
Previous Ranking: 14

Anderson Out Indefinitely: The Pelicans will be without leading scorer Ryan Anderson indefinitely after he was diagnosed with a herniated disk, according to the Associated Press. Anderson was hurt Friday in Boston when he collided with Gerald Wallace. He is scoring 19.8 points per game, to go with 6.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists.

The Week That Was: The Pelicans won at Boston 95-92 on Friday, lost at Indiana 99-82 on Saturday, lost at Miami 107-88 on Tuesday and lost to the Wizards 102-96 on Wednesday.

The Numbers: 46.7% FG, 32.4% 3PT, 75% FT, 39 RPG, 14.8 TOPG, 90.3 PPG
The Opponents: 44.8% FG, 33.3% 3PT, 74% FT, 44.8 RPG, 12.5 TOPG (t-25th), 100 PPG

The Leaders: Anthony Davis 19 PPG, Davis 9 RPG, Jrue Holiday 5.5 APG, Holiday 2 SPG, Davis 2.8 BPG, Davis 31-for-55 (56.4%) FG, Eric Gordon 6-for-14 (42.9%) 3PT
Don’t! Shooters: Holiday 11-for-37 (29.7%) FG, Holiday 0-for-4 3PT