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 10, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) laughs during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Target Center. The Timberwolves defeated the Trail Blazers 90-82. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

29. team. 86. Was it a nice moment when the Minnesota Timberwolves acknowledged Kobe Bryant’s big moment passing Michael Jordan on the NBA’s all-time scoring list? Yeah. Was it cool to see Glen Taylor come out and give Kobe the ball to remember the moment? You betcha. But it didn’t stop Minnesota from having another rough week. <p> </p> <p>The good news is Andrew Wiggins is finally starting to look like a real Rookie of the Year candidate for a pretty underwhelming draft class thus far. His 22-point, 10-rebound performance, the first double-double of his career, powered the Wolves to a nice home win over the Portland Trail Blazers. But then you remember Rip City was on the second night of a back-to-back and that Minny is at the bottom of the West and the happy feelings fade a little bit.</p>. (5-18). Previous: . Minnesota Timberwolves

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