Pure Madness: Weekly-ish NBA Power Rankings

So much for Weekly NBA Power Rankings, as it’s been over a month since the last Power Ranking update. But what better time to jump back into it than when the NCAA Tournament is starting as I type?

1. Miami Heat (53-14, previous ranking = 1)…Like: the Harlem Shake. Dislike: losing…ever.
Want some perspective for Miami’s 24 game winning streak? They had the same number of losses as the last time I updated the Power Rankings.

2. San Antonio Spurs (52-16, previous ranking = 3)…Like: flying under the radar. Dislike: David Stern.
The Spurs continue to quietly go about their business as the best team in the West even though Tony Parker’s been nursing an ankle for the past couple of weeks.

3. Denver Nuggets (47-22, previous ranking = unranked)…Like: that mile high air. Dislike: star power.
I’m not sure if I completely trust Denver just yet, but after winning 13 in a row of their own they are starting to make me a believer.

The Heat haven't been the only team streaking as of late.

4. Memphis Grizzlies (46-21, previous ranking = 5-tie)…Like: Marc Gasol’s facial hair. Dislike: shooting 3’s and the luxury tax.
If last night’s beat-‘em-up with OKC was any indication, Memphis won’t be scared facing anyone in a 7 game series.

5. LA Clippers (47-22, previous ranking = 4)…Like: RIP Brandon Knight. Dislike: halfcourt offense.
Can we please have an opening round Clips-Nuggets playoff series? Please, please, pretty please?

19. Washington Wizards (24-43, previous ranking = somewhere close to last)…Like: John Wall. Dislike: Bradley Beal’s ankle.
Who knew Wall could actually be kind of a difference-maker on the court? You’re telling me you don’t think the Wiz could have snuck into the last playoff spot in the East if Wall played the whole year? It is the East, after all.