The Golden State Warriors finished off a six-game homestand with a 3-3 record, but could easily (should) have been 5-1. Where do they rank in the latest power rankings for the Western Conference?
- (previous rank: 1) Oklahoma City Thunder (18-4) - The Thunder have the best record in the NBA, yet ranks last in turnover differential (+2.7).
- (3) San Antonio Spurs (15-9) –Tiago Splitter is averaging 9.2 points on 62.6 percent shooting.
- (2) Denver Nuggets (15-8) – The Nuggets are 8-0 against Eastern Conference foes.
- (4) Los Angeles Clippers (13-7) – In six games since returning from injury, Chris Paul is averaging 20.3 points on 54 percent shooting and 10 assists.
- (5) Los Angeles Lakers (14-9) – The Lakers are allowing opponents to shoot 41.5 percent, best in the NBA.
- (8) Portland Trail Blazers (13-10) – Raymond Felton was 12 of 62 on 3s in January.
- (6) Dallas Mavericks (14-10) – Dirk Nowitzki had his first 30-point game of the season Friday.
- (7) Utah Jazz (12-9) – Enes Kanter leads all rookies in rebounding (5.0).
- (10) Houston Rockets (13-10) – In 16 starts, rookie Chandler Parsons is averaging 7.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.6 steals.
- (9) Memphis Grizzlies (12-11) – Marc Gasol’s January: 14.7 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2.2 blocks.
- (11) Minnesota Timberwolves (11-12) – Kevin Love is fourth in scoring and second in rebounding.
- (13) Golden State Warriors (8-12) – Andris Biedrins is averaging 2.9 points and 2.8 fouls.
- (12) Phoenix Suns (8-14) – The Suns are 4-10 in their last 14 games.
- (14) Sacramento Kings (7-15) – Jimmer Fredette was 27 of 65 on 3s in January.
- (15) New Orleans Hornets (4-19) – Eric Gordon has played in only two games this season.
Eastern Conference power rankings
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