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 13, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) dunks over Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris (12) during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Atlanta Hawks 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Previous: . Atlanta Hawks. 9. team. 125. Guess who has the East’s second best point differential? (The Hawks.) Guess who is rapidly gaining on the Raptors and Wizards for the East’s top spot? (The Hawks.) Guess who we’ve been overlooking in the Eastern playoff picture this whole time? (The Hawks.) <p> </p> <p>Losing to the Magic on a buzzer-beater was no fun, but the good news is Al Horford is starting to look like his old self as Jeff Teague continues his breakout campaign that nobody’s noticing. Kyle Korver is shooting unbelievable percentages, Paul Millsap continues to impress in the most underrated way possible and, you know what? Let’s just agree the Hawks are the most overlooked team in the NBA right now and leave it at that.</p>. (17-7)

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