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NBA Player Power Rankings: Naughty Or Nice Edition

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 17, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) guards Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) guards Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 22, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) dribbles the ball past Dallas Mavericks forward Jeremy Evans (21) and head coach Rick Carlisle (right) during the second half of the Raptors 103-99 win at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) dribbles the ball past Dallas Mavericks forward Jeremy Evans (21) and head coach Rick Carlisle (right) during the second half of the Raptors 103-99 win at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

15. Kyle Lowry, Toronto Raptors

Last Rank: No. 13
Position: Point Guard
Age: 29
Slash Line: .411/.382/.878
Season Averages: 35.7 MPG, 20.9 PPG, 6.0 APG, 5.0 RPG, 2.2 SPG, 2.8 3PM

The Toronto Raptors have been one of the most consistent teams in the Eastern Conference. Dry spells have been brief, losing streaks have been limited, and the win percentage sits at a strong .600.

Kyle Lowry has been at the heart of it all.

The 29-year-old is well on his way to another All-Star Game appearance, as well as a first career All-NBA selection. He’s been the stabilizing force across the board for Toronto, both setting the pace on offense and providing stability on defense.

Consistent as he’s been, this past week showed both the good and the bad of Lowry’s game.

He was 6-of-29 at the Charlotte Hornets—not a typo—and 4-of-13 against the Sacramento Kings. He also scored 21 points in a win over the Miami Heat, and put up 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in a victory versus the Dallas Mavericks.

The past week was on the troublesome side, but Lowry ranks in the top 10 in Win Shares and Win Shares per 48 minutes. His season has been superb.

Holiday Ruling: Naughty

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