NBA Power Rankings: Warriors, Grizzlies Grapple For No. 1

NBA Power Rankings: Warriors, Grizzlies Grapple For Top Spot

Mar 28, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) scores a basket between Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) and center Marc Gasol (33) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 100-93. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 22, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Shabazz Muhammad (15) reaches for the ball in front of Milwaukee Bucks guard Brandon Knight (11) during the third quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

team. 86. Don’t look now, but that pitiful Lakers’ defense isn’t the only one in the NBA giving up at least 110 points per game. The Wolves have now lost five of their last six games while surrendering an abysmal 111.2 points per game for the season. <p> </p> <p>It’s not all bad news though, since Minnesota’s young lineup is the reason the Wolves have been so terrible since their 2-2 start to the year. Flip Saunders has been able to get the foundational pieces like Andrew Wiggins, Gorgui Dieng, Anthony Bennett and Zach LaVine more playing time. That’s not all, though! Even Shabazz Muhammad has been productive recently, averaging 23 points and 7.5 rebounds in his last two games. See? Silver linings!</p>. (4-12). Previous: . Minnesota Timberwolves. 28

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