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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 7, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Jan Vesely (24) drives to the basket and scores during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Jan Vesely (24) drives to the basket and scores during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /

15. Washington Wizards (16-17)

Last Week: 2-2
Previous Ranking: 15

Harrington Tries For Some NFL Magic: Al Harrington has been out since Nov. 12 and he’s going all out in an effort to get back quickly from knee surgery. CSN Washington reported that Harrington is working with Russ Paine, who was the physical therapist for 2012 NFL MVP Adrian Peterson, who came back ahead of schedule after tearing his ACL late in the 2011 season. “It’s been good,” Harrington said. “It’s positive. I don’t have pain in my knee right now. I feel like I’m going in the right direction with being cautious with it. I’m trying to get out there sooner than later. I’m definitely going to get back on teh court. For sure.” Harrington, 33, is in his 15th season and is likely on his final NBA contract.

The Week That Was: The Wizards lost to the Raptors 101-88 on Friday, lost to the Warriors 112-96 on Sunday, won at Charlotte 97-83 on Tuesday and won at New Orleans 102-96 on Wednesday.

The Numbers: 44.7% FG, 35.7% 3PT, 81.1% FT (5th), 44 RPG, 12.5 TOPG (t-5th), 95.8 PPG
The Opponents: 47.5% FG, 41.1% 3PT (28th), 76.2% FT, 38.3 RPG (5th), 12.8 TOPG, 98 PPG

The Leaders: John Wall 15.5 PPG, Marcin Gortat 9.5 RPG, Wall 7.5 APG, Wall 1.8 SPG, Jan Vesely 1.8 BPG, Nene 17-for-33 (51.5%) FG, Martell Webster 7-for-15 (46.7%) 3PT
Don’t! Shooters: Wall 19-for-56 (33.9%) FG, Trevor Ariza 4-for-17 (23.5%) 3PT