NBA Power Rankings: West Is Still Best

Dec 13, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles the ball past Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Warriors defeated the Mavericks 105-98. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 14, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Tyreke Evans (1) shoots over Golden State Warriors forward Marreese Speights (5) during the first half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

New Orleans Pelicans. 14. team. 69. You’d think not having Anthony Davis on the court for the last two games would have led to two ugly blowout losses for the Pelicans. Instead, New Orleans overcame 41 points from LeBron James to best the Cleveland Cavaliers, then took the streaking Golden State Warriors to overtime two days later. How? Tyreke Evans. <p> </p> <p>I’ve been saying this since last year, but Evans is an underrated presence on this team. In the last two games, Tyreke has thrived, slapping up 31 and 10 against the Cavs before throwing up an awesome 34-8-5-2-2 stat line in a valiant effort against the Dubs. The Brow’s injury isn’t serious, but here’s hoping Evans can continue to produce at such a high level once he’s back.</p>. (11-12). Previous:

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