2016-17 NBA Power Rankings: Washington Wizards Look Legit In Week 15

By Gerald Bourguet | Jan 30, 2017

Jan 27, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 29, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots a pair of free throws during the second half in a game against the Golden State Warriors at the Moda Center. The Warriors won 113-111. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

team. 34. It was a better week for the Portland Trail Blazers, but nothing we saw suggests that this young, largely overpaid team is capable of taking the next step to surpass the Nuggets in the playoff hunt. <p>Approaching the trade deadline, it will be interesting to see how Rip City tries to improve and which youngsters the front office chooses to move — if any — since they’re all on bloated contracts. We know <strong><a rel=. 21-28. Previous: . Portland Trail Blazers. 16