NBA Power Rankings: Cavs, Spurs Rise, Lakers Fall

By Michael Dunlap | Oct 30, 2014

Oct 20, 2014; Columbus, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) passes to a teammate against the Chicago Bulls at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /

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84. As of this writing, I’m thinking the Kings should be lower than 27th, but I’m sticking with the thought that their opener was more of an aberration and is it really that bad to lose to the Golden State Warriors — who happen to have a near-elite defense? <p>Even with that, the Kings shot 30.8 percent and their superstar couldn’t even get that high, making just 4-of-14 shots for a 28.6 percent success rate. <strong><a href=. 0-1. Previous: 22nd. sacramento kings. 27. team