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NBA Power Rankings Week 6: New faces in the top ten

By Jack Simone

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 22: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets stands next to Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on November 22, 2021 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 22: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets stands next to Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on November 22, 2021 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 21: Reggie Jackson #1 of the Los Angeles Clippers handles the ball during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center on November 21, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /

Week 6 NBA Power Rankings: 10. LA Clippers (11-9)

Rank last week: 12th

Last week: (2-2) – vs. DAL (W), vs. DAL (L), vs. DET (W), @ GSW (L)

Offensive rating: 105.2 (25th in NBA)

Defensive rating: 102.0 (2nd in NBA)

With Kawhi Leonard sidelined, the LA Clippers have still managed to put together a solid season so far. However, their defense is carrying them heavily.

They have one of the worst offenses in the NBA, yet their defense is one of the best. A huge part of that lack of offense is simply a lack of contributors.

Over the past week alone, Reggie Jackson and Paul George have put up well over 20 points a night, but no one else is doing much. It’s a two-man show on that end of the floor at all times.

Jackson does deserve a ton of credit, though. Without his offensive contributions, this team would be a lot worse than they currently are.

Season outlook: The Clippers were always going to be limited in what they could achieve this season with Leonard out, However, they have managed to find a nice little niche for themselves on the defensive end. They are a playoff team, but probably won’t do too much once they get there.