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 7, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (left) and forward Dirk Nowitzki (center) and guard Wesley Matthews (right) cover their eyes from the bench during the second half of the game against the Sacramento Kings at the American Airlines Center. The Kings defeat the Mavericks 120-89. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

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