NBA Power Rankings 2/8/2021

• Kings went 4-0 last week with wins over the Celtics, Pelicans, Nuggets, Clippers to enter playoff discussion. Tyrese Haliburton quickly becoming one of my new favorite players to watch.

• Heat have been biggest disappointment thus far(9-14) after reaching NBA Finals last season.

• 76ers remain the team to beat in the Eastern Conference.

• Pelicans go 3-1 to stay 1.5 GB of the 8th seed and relevant in the West.

1. Lakers (18-6)
2. Jazz (19-5)
3. 76ers (17-7)
4. Clippers (17-8)
5. Bucks (15-8)
6. Nets (14-11)
7. Nuggets (12-10)
8. Celtics (12-10)
9. Suns (13-9)
10. Spurs (13-10)
11. Warriors (12-11)
12. Kings (12-11)
13. Pacers (12-12)
14. Trail Blazers (12-10)
15. Grizzlies (9-9)
16. Rockets (11-11)
17. Hawks (11-12)
18. Pelicans (10-12)
19. Hornets (11-13)
20. Knicks (11-14)
21. Thunder (10-12)
22. Raptors (10-13)
23. Mavericks (10-14)
24. Cavaliers (10-14)
25. Heat (9-14)
26. Bulls (9-13)
27. Magic (9-15)
28. T'Wolves (6-17)
29. Wizards (5-15)
30. Pistons (5-18)

Football season is over and all eyes are on the NBA.  Time for some great games and playoff races!