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 22, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) dunks against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

18-28. Previous: . Orlando Magic. 28. team. 38. The playoffs are still technically in reach (4.5 games away), but rather than cough up future first round picks to get a Goran Dragic or a Ricky Rubio, why not get what you can for the soon-to-be-departing Serge Ibaka and admit this all-in gambit for the playoffs was ill-advised and poorly executed? <p>Elfrid Payton and Aaron Gordon are looking more like franchise cornerstones finally, but it’s blatantly obvious they’re going to need help. It’s time to go back to the drawing board.</p>