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NBA Power Rankings: Bulls On Parade

By Gerald Bourguet

Dec 14, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (right) talks with Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (left) during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (right) talks with Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (left) during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 26, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Jarrett Jack (0) (right) and Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) go for a loose ball during the second half of the Brooklyn Nets 109-107 win over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

Life without Rajon Rondo is just as painful as we pictured it would be. The Celts are 1-4 since trading their All-Star point guard to Dallas, with the lone victory coming against the tanking Timberwolves. Then again, trading Rondo was serving the greater purpose of tanking, so in that light, I suppose this week was a success? <p> </p> <p>The only worrisome thing about this tanking is that you generally want to see the younger players grow in more minutes. That hasn’t happened yet for Marcus Smart, who is averaging 4.4 points and 3.6 assists per game since moving into the starting lineup to take Rondo’s spot. Kelly Olynyk has been a bright spot, but the point of this season is now getting the best draft pick possible.</p>. (10-18). Previous: . Boston Celtics. 25. team. 18

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