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 16, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) reacts after being elbowed in the face during the first half against the Orlando Magic at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

73. The Denver Nuggets still cling to that eighth seed in the increasingly depressing “race” for the last playoff spot in the West, mostly by virtue of Nikola Jokic’s brilliance and whatever Gary Harris can provide based on his health. <p>With Jokic scoring a career-high 35 this past week, it’s not surprising to revisit Jusuf Nurkic trade rumors, but will Denver also be able to unload one of its veterans when the Nuggets are still chasing a playoff spot?</p>. 18-25. Previous: . Denver Nuggets. 17. team