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 14, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) dribbles against LA Clippers forward Brandon Bass (30) during the NBA game at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

team. 20. Random win over Indiana aside, the Los Angeles Lakers had a pretty crummy last two weeks to complete their descent to the basement of the Western Conference. It was topped off by a 49-point slaughter at the hands of the Mavs — the worst margin of defeat in franchise history. <p>Brandon Ingram has been playing better lately, but there aren’t many positives to be found for a team in this kind of ongoing downslide, especially since the Lakers lose this year’s first-rounder if it falls in the top three.</p>. 16-32. Previous: . Los Angeles Lakers. 29