2016-17 NBA Power Rankings: Knicks, Bulls Regress In Week 9

By Gerald Bourguet | Dec 19, 2016

Nov 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) defends Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) during the first quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) stretches on the baseline in the fourth quarter of the game against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 127-114. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

14-13. Previous: . New York Knicks. 16. team. 27. Right when the New York Knicks were starting to look legit as the third seed in the Eastern Conference, some rapid regression to the mean reminded us how favorable their early season schedule was. <strong><a rel=