Today on NBA Power Rankings, we take a look at the landscape of the league following the 2015 NBA All-Star Game.
From Russell Westbrook nearly breaking a 53-year-old record to Zach LaVine revitalizing the Slam Dunk Contest, All-Star Weekend had something for everyone in 2015. Provided you could sit through Reggie Miller’s mic’d up trolling for most of Saturday’s events, that is.
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But now that the camaraderie and happy vibes from All-Star Weekend are behind us, it’s time to shift our attention back to the playoff picture. This is where the competition heats up, the smiles fade from stars’ faces and the games get even more intense.
In other words, this is where the real fun begins.
We don’t have too many games to draw from other than the All-Star Game itself, but since it’s been two weeks since our last NBA Power Rankings, it’s time to re-examine the landscape of the league.
Who will grab the West’s final playoff spot? How about in the East, where six teams are vying for the final two postseason berths? Is there a new No. 1 in our standings? And what lessons, if any, should we take from the events of All-Star Weekend? For answers to all those questions and more, let’s dive into our post-All-Star Power Rankings.
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