NBA Power Rankings 2016-17: Celtics, Wizards Gaining On Cavaliers In Week 16

2016-17 NBA Power Rankings: Celtics, Wizards Gaining On Cavaliers In Week 16

Feb 6, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the third quarter at Verizon Center. Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Washington Wizards 140-135 in third quarter. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 2, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) celebrates with guard John Wall (2) against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Verizon Center. Washington Wizards won 116 – 108. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

Washington Wizards. 5. team. 142. The Washington Wizards’ starting lineup has become one of the best in the NBA, even before one realizes all five starters have reached double figures in the scoring column for seven straight games now. <p>Though their 17-game win streak at home and seven-game win streak overall came to an end Monday night, it took a ridiculous (and yes, lucky) banked in three from LeBron James to force overtime. The Wizards were briefly third in the conference standings, and even after that brutal OT loss to Cleveland, the Wizards look like a legitimate threat in the East. Pretty remarkable for a team that started its season 3-9.</p>. 30-21. Previous: