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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 6, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) dunks during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic (14) dunks during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

12. Minnesota Timberwolves (17-18)

Last Week: 1-2
Previous Ranking: 12

Budinger’s Back: Forward Chase Budinger was activated for the first time this season after having surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee prior to the preseason. He was signed to a three-year, $15 million deal this summer after missing most of last season with a similar injury. Budinger scored six points on 2-of-3 shooting (1-of-2 from 3-point range) in 11 minutes of Wednesday night’s loss to Phoenix.

The Week That Was: The Timberwolves lost to the Thunder 115-111 on Saturday, won at Philadelphia 126-95 on Monday and lost to the Suns 104-103 on Wednesday.

The Numbers: 43.9% FG, 46.8% 3PT (t-1st), 74.7% FT, 48 RPG, 13.3 TOPG, 113.3 PPG (3rd)
The Opponents: 45.5% FG, 38% 3PT, 82.1% FT, 45 RPG, 19 TOPG (1st), 104.7 PPG

The Leaders: Kevin Love 23.7 PPG, Nikola Pekovic 12.3 RPG, Ricky Rubio 8.7 APG, Corey Brewer/Rubio 2 SPG, Pekovic 1 BPG, Brewer 17-for-32 (53.1%) FG, Brewer 5-for-9 (55.6%) 3PT
Don’t! Shooters: Rubio 8-for-27 (29.6%) FG, J.J. Barea 3-for-7 (42.9%) 3PT