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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 5, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Golden State Warriors small forward Harrison Barnes (40) dribbles the ball as Washington Wizards small forward Trevor Ariza (1) and power forward Nene Hilario (42) defend in the third quarter at Verizon Center. The Warriors won 112-96. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Golden State Warriors small forward Harrison Barnes (40) dribbles the ball as Washington Wizards small forward Trevor Ariza (1) and power forward Nene Hilario (42) defend in the third quarter at Verizon Center. The Warriors won 112-96. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Golden State Warriors (24-14)

Last Week: 4-1
Previous Ranking: 9

Hot For Hinrich? The Warriors are reportedly pursuing Chicago guard Kirk Hinrich to improve their backcourt depth. According to USA Today, “Even with the Warriors’ current … winning streak (which ended Wednesday), they remain on the lookout for a point guard to play behind Stephen Curry. While small forward Andre Iguodala spends ample time as a playmaking point forward and veteran Toney Douglas provides spot minutes, this is the void that was created when Jarrett Jack left for Cleveland as a free agent last July.” Andre Miller has also been linked to Golden State.

The Week That Was: The Warriors won at Miami 123-114 on Thursday, won at Atlanta 101-100 on Friday, won at Washington 112-96 on Sunday, won at Milwaukee 101-80 on Tuesday and lost at Brooklyn 102-98 on Wednesday.

The Numbers: 48.8% FG (4th), 36% 3PT, 74.8% FT, 45.2 RPG, 18 TOPG (30th), 107 PPG
The Opponents: 44.6% FG, 33% 3PT, 84% FT, 38.4 RPG, 15 TOPG, 98.4 PPG

The Leaders: Stephen Curry 24.2 PPG, David Lee 11.6 RPG, Curry 8.8 APG, Curry 2.8 SPG, Andrew Bogut 2 BPG, Bogut 22-for-32 (68.6%) FG, Harrison Barnes 7-for-10 (70%) 3PT
Don’t! Shooters: Curry 41-for-97 (42.3%) FG, Toney Douglas 2-for-11 (18.2%) 3PT