Power Rankings - April 1st, 2005
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1. Spurs
They've won 3 in a row without Duncan, but he isn't expected back until very late in the regular season. That mars the projected championship run.
2. Suns
The Suns have won 7 of their last 8, and their only loss was to the Heat. (The score was 125-115)
3. Heat
They're playing .500 ball as of late, and the recent schedule features loss to Charlotte and Houston.
4. Supersonics
Last 3 games include 2 losses a 3-point victory at Memphis, but Seattle should feel safe 10 games ahead of Nuggets.
5. Mavericks
The Mavs are winners of 9 of their last 11, including wins over Detroit and Boston.
6. Pistons
Weak bench play and uncharacteristic defense are worry areas heading into postseason play.
7. Rockets
They've won 5 of their last 6, but that includes a 13-point loss to the Duncan-less Spurs.
8. Nuggets
They're 11-2 in March, but those two losses came against Phoenix, a possible first round opponent.
9. Bulls
Chicago has won 7 straight and they're putting the pressure on the Pistons for the Central Division crown.
10. Wizards
Finally broke out of the .500 ball funk and won 3 straight, even without Jamison.
11. Celtics
Clearly playing below their talent level, Boston has lost 4 straight.
12. Grizzlies
Currently playing the game of 7th-spot tug-of-war with the Nuggets, the Grizzlies have lost 3 in a row.
13. Kings
Only playing decent ball as of late, but it should be noted that they've now taken the Sixers down twice.
14. Timberwolves
Winners of 4 straight, they're not dead yet, but they will be without some Grizzlies/Nuggets losses.
15. Pacers
Indiana has won 3 of their last 4 and snuck into the 7th spot. They will likely stay there, and tackle the Pistons in the first round.
16. 76ers
There are still a few tough games on the schedule, Webber is down, and Orlando is only one game behind.
17. Nets
They won't make the playoffs this season, but to their credit, they did manage to hold a winning record after the loss of Jefferson.
18. Cavaliers
They're struggling lately, but if they can pull all the loose end together, they may be able to make it to the conference semi-finals.
19. Clippers
The Clippers are wrapping up yet another disappointing season. They desperately need Shaun Livingston.
20. Warriors
No playoffs this year, but the situation in Golden State has looked up since the acquisition of Baron.
21. Magic
Hill came back and is averaging 19.4 points, but the Magic are 6-10 since Hill returned to the All-Star Game.
22. Lakers
There may have been a shred of playoff hope, until Odom injured his shoulder. That should silence any hope.
23. Knicks
The definition of disappointment. Being in New York, it is disappointment in the national spotlight.
24. Raptors
Goodbye Vince. Hello rebuilding.
25. Bobcats
Delivered defeats to Miami and Sacramento in March, and could see 20 wins in inaugural season. Not bad.
26. Bucks
The season might as well be over. All concentration is now focused on keeping Redd.
27. Jazz
Miserable year for Utah will likely end miserably with the remaining schedule featuring Dallas, San Antonio, and Sacramento.
28. Hornets
A high pick and few free agents could make this team Western Conference ready.
29. Trailblazers
With two of their last six road games against Utah and New Orleans, they may yet get that elusive second western conference road win
30. Hawks
Similarly, could a back-to-back featuring Charlotte be the Hawks first 2-game winning streak this year?
They've won 3 in a row without Duncan, but he isn't expected back until very late in the regular season. That mars the projected championship run.
2. Suns
The Suns have won 7 of their last 8, and their only loss was to the Heat. (The score was 125-115)
3. Heat
They're playing .500 ball as of late, and the recent schedule features loss to Charlotte and Houston.
4. Supersonics
Last 3 games include 2 losses a 3-point victory at Memphis, but Seattle should feel safe 10 games ahead of Nuggets.
5. Mavericks
The Mavs are winners of 9 of their last 11, including wins over Detroit and Boston.
6. Pistons
Weak bench play and uncharacteristic defense are worry areas heading into postseason play.
7. Rockets
They've won 5 of their last 6, but that includes a 13-point loss to the Duncan-less Spurs.
8. Nuggets
They're 11-2 in March, but those two losses came against Phoenix, a possible first round opponent.
9. Bulls
Chicago has won 7 straight and they're putting the pressure on the Pistons for the Central Division crown.
10. Wizards
Finally broke out of the .500 ball funk and won 3 straight, even without Jamison.
11. Celtics
Clearly playing below their talent level, Boston has lost 4 straight.
12. Grizzlies
Currently playing the game of 7th-spot tug-of-war with the Nuggets, the Grizzlies have lost 3 in a row.
13. Kings
Only playing decent ball as of late, but it should be noted that they've now taken the Sixers down twice.
14. Timberwolves
Winners of 4 straight, they're not dead yet, but they will be without some Grizzlies/Nuggets losses.
15. Pacers
Indiana has won 3 of their last 4 and snuck into the 7th spot. They will likely stay there, and tackle the Pistons in the first round.
16. 76ers
There are still a few tough games on the schedule, Webber is down, and Orlando is only one game behind.
17. Nets
They won't make the playoffs this season, but to their credit, they did manage to hold a winning record after the loss of Jefferson.
18. Cavaliers
They're struggling lately, but if they can pull all the loose end together, they may be able to make it to the conference semi-finals.
19. Clippers
The Clippers are wrapping up yet another disappointing season. They desperately need Shaun Livingston.
20. Warriors
No playoffs this year, but the situation in Golden State has looked up since the acquisition of Baron.
21. Magic
Hill came back and is averaging 19.4 points, but the Magic are 6-10 since Hill returned to the All-Star Game.
22. Lakers
There may have been a shred of playoff hope, until Odom injured his shoulder. That should silence any hope.
23. Knicks
The definition of disappointment. Being in New York, it is disappointment in the national spotlight.
24. Raptors
Goodbye Vince. Hello rebuilding.
25. Bobcats
Delivered defeats to Miami and Sacramento in March, and could see 20 wins in inaugural season. Not bad.
26. Bucks
The season might as well be over. All concentration is now focused on keeping Redd.
27. Jazz
Miserable year for Utah will likely end miserably with the remaining schedule featuring Dallas, San Antonio, and Sacramento.
28. Hornets
A high pick and few free agents could make this team Western Conference ready.
29. Trailblazers
With two of their last six road games against Utah and New Orleans, they may yet get that elusive second western conference road win
30. Hawks
Similarly, could a back-to-back featuring Charlotte be the Hawks first 2-game winning streak this year?
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