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

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Jan 8, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) hits a jumper over Boston Celtics small forward Jeff Green (8) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Los Angeles Clippers (25-13)

Last Week: 3-1
Previous Ranking: 6

Redick’s Return: Guard J.J. Redick is expected to return for the Clippers on Friday, according to ESPNLosAngeles.com. Redick hasn’t played since Nov. 29 after fracturing a bone and tearing the ulnar collateral ligament in his right hand and wrist. “I think J.J. has a very good chance of playing Friday,” coach Doc Rivers said. “If he’s ready we’ll probably start him.” The Clippers are also expected to bring in free agent Hedo Turkoglu for a meeting and workout on Thursday. Turkoglu hasn’t played this season and was waived Friday by the Magic.

The Week That Was: The Clippers won at Dallas 119-112 on Friday, lost at San Antonio 116-92 on Saturday, beat the Magic 101-81 on Monday and beat the Celtics 111-105 on Wednesday.

The Numbers: 45.8% FG, 34.3% 3PT, 76.2% FT, 41.8 RPG, 13.8 TOPG, 105.8 PPG
The Opponents: 47.5% FG, 34.1% 3PT, 71.6% FT, 44 RPG, 15.5 TOPG, 103.5 PPG

The Leaders: Blake Griffin 22.3 PPG, DeAndre Jordan 14.5 RPG, Darren Collison/Jamal Crawford 5.8 APG, Collison 2.3 SPG, Jordan 3.5 BPG, Jordan 24-for-35 (68.6%) FG, Chris Paul 5-for-6 (83.3%) 3PT (1 game)
Don’t! Shooters: Crawford 29-for-79 (36.7%) FG, Antawn Jamison 1-for-8 (12.5%) 3PT