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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 3, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Avery Bradley (0) drives the ball against New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics point guard Avery Bradley (0) drives the ball against New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

25. Boston Celtics (13-23)

Last Week: 0-5
Previous Ranking: 19

Frequently Flagrant: Jared Sullinger is on the verge of a suspension after being hit with a flagrant-1 foul in Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers. Sullinger was penalized after hitting Blake Griffin in the head during the fourth quarter. Sullinger had one of his two flagrant-1s from Tuesday’s loss at Denver downgraded to a common foul, he is back at five flagrant points and will draw a one-game suspension for his next one.

The Week That Was: The Celtics lost at Chicago 94-82 on Thursday, lost to the Pelicans 95-92 on Friday, lost at Oklahoma City 119-96 on Sunday, lost at Denver 129-98 on Tuesday and lost to the Clippers in Los Angeles 111-105 on Wednesday.

The Numbers: 40.6% FG (27th), 29.3% 3PT (29th), 73% FT, 42.8 RPG, 16 TOPG, 94.6 PPG
The Opponents: 48% FG (27th), 37.6% 3PT, 75.9% FT, 44.4 RPG, 14.2 TOPG, 109.6 PPG (26th)

The Leaders: Avery Bradley 17.2 PPG, Kris Humphries 8.5 RPG (4 games), Jordan Crawford 7.6 APG, Bradley 1 SPG, Humphries 2 BPG (4 games), Brandon Bass 21-for-43 (48.8%) FG, Bradley 7-for-15 (46.7%) 3PT
Don’t! Shooters: Jared Sullinger 16-for-54 (29.6%) FG, Sullinger 0-for-9 3PT