2016-17 NBA Power Rankings: Golden State Warriors Back On Top In Week 14

By Gerald Bourguet | Jan 23, 2017

January 12, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 8, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) reacts after scoring in regulation against the Detroit Pistons at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports /

team. 34. The Portland Trail Blazers still probably have the best shot at closing that eighth seed in the West, but losses to Orlando, Washington and Philadelphia sure make it seem like they don’t really want it. <p>Then again, dominant wins over the Cavaliers and an OT victory over Boston bookended their four-game losing streak, so maybe all we need here is a little consistency.</p>. 19-27. Previous: . Portland Trail Blazers. 21