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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Nov 30, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jared Sullinger (7) shoots the ball against San Antonio Spurs forward Matt Bonner (15) and forward Aron Baynes (16) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

In Boston’s defense, their slew of opponents over the past week was probably the toughest in the NBA: the Memphis Grizzlies, Portland Trail Blazers, Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs. But like the Celtics themselves, the defense stops pretty quickly when you consider their only win of the last three weeks came against Philly. <p> </p> <p>Maybe we spoke too soon labeling Boston as a playoff dark horse in the East, but then again, Boston is somehow only one and a half games away from a playoff spot. Marcus Smart should be back soon and Jared Sullinger is playing the best basketball of his career, but that’s pretty much where the good news ends. With all those draft picks stored up though, Danny Ainge is probably hoping this team extends its current losing streak into Philadelphian territory.</p>. (4-10). Previous: . Boston Celtics. 24. team. 18

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