2018-19 NBA Power Rankings: Lakers, Pelicans flounder in Week 18

team. 18. <p>People really started panicking after the Boston Celtics coughed up an 18-point lead to the struggling Lakers and a whopping 28-point lead against the gutted Clippers, but no one should lose sight of the larger picture.</p> <p>Though that Rajon Rondo game-winner stung, the Celtics have still won 11 of their last 14 games overall, moving up to fourth in the conference standings after beating Philly yet again. <a rel=. 36-21. Previous: . Boston Celtics. 5