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 3, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng (9) controls the ball while Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

26. team. 20. A surprising win over the Nuggets was a welcome one after the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent 1-8 skid, and beating the Knicks by double-digits had to feel good, but for a team that’s plummeted to 11-31 since its 7-5 start to the season, there aren’t a lot of positives to be found. <p>This year’s underwhelming field for the Slam Dunk Contest has a lot to do with <strong><a rel=. 18-36. Previous: . Los Angeles Lakers