NBA Player Power Rankings: Who's Hot, Who's Not?

NBA Player Power Rankings: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not?

January 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after shooting a three-point shot during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Hornets 111-101. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 9, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) looks for an opening past the defense of Philadelphia 76ers guard Ish Smith (1) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

15. Kyle Lowry, Toronto Raptors

Last Rank: No. 15

Position: Point Guard

Age: 29

Slash Line: .418/.374/.886

Season Averages: 36.1 MPG, 20.7 PPG, 6.4 APG, 5.1 RPG, 2.3 SPG, 2.6 3PM

Verdict: Hot

Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors continue to plug along as the favorites to win the Atlantic Division title. The quietly 24-15 Raptors have relied upon the 29-year-old point guard to contribute in virtually every phase of the game.

That’s exactly what he’s done.

Statistically, Lowry ranks in the Top 5 in steals and the Top 10 in 3-point field goals made. He’s No. 18 in the NBA in points per game, No. 13 in assists per contest, No. 9 in free throw percentage, and No. 4 amongst point guards in rebounding.

Lowry is also No. 2 amongst point guards in Defensive Real Plus-Minus, and is No. 7 in the NBA in Win Shares.

Over the past week, Lowry reminded the NBA of how dangerous he can be as a scorer. He posted 21 points, 10 rebounds and four steals in a 97-88 win over John Wall and the Washington Wizards, and had 25 points, six boards, five assists, and two steals in a 108-95 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers.

There have been some ups and downs, but generally speaking, Lowry has been superb in 2015-16.

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