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NBA Power Rankings: Who is LeBron James not mad at?

By Brandon Jefferson

Jan 23, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 14, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) celebrates with guard Bradley Beal (3) after scoring during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Verizon Center. Washington Wizards defeated Charlotte Hornets 109-106. Mandatory Credit: Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) celebrates with guard Bradley Beal (3) after scoring during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Verizon Center. Washington Wizards defeated Charlotte Hornets 109-106. Mandatory Credit: Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Washington Wizards 28-20

Last week: 3-0
Last rank: 10th

The Washington Wizards are so hot right now. John Wall and Bradley Beal have joined together to help create one of the longest winning streaks currently going in the NBA. The Scott Brooks revolution is coming full force. No more upside-down play diagrams in timeouts. Now they can actually understand the after timeout plays their coach wants them to run. Brooks’ offense is very pointe guard dependent and when you have a point guard like John Wall that isn’t the worse idea. Wall has been nothing short of spectacular all season. His game has improved leaps and bounds from where he was coming out of Kentucky. Best of all, he has found a way to play at different speeds while still being explosive and fast.

Beal has been healthier than any season in recent memory. With those two on the court, this team has the chance to go toe-to-toe with almost anyone in the league. The biggest development from the nation’s capital has been the continued improvement of Otto Porter. Once thought of as a bust, Porter has become the perfect compliment to Beal and Wall. He’s a do-it-all forward that can knock down catch-and-shoot 3s at a high rate. He usually defends the best player on the opposing team and he’s adept enough as a playmaker that the team can trust him with the ball in his hands.

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