NBA Power Rankings: The Raptors are having a December to remember

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ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 04: Caris LeVert /

Brooklyn Nets

The Nets should feel good about their win over the Wizards, where they just started dunking, trip after trip down the court, in an impressive win for Kenny Atkinson and his motley crew. Spencer Dinwiddie has filled the void created by injuries to D’Angelo Russell and Jeremy Lin, and is averaging 14 points and 7 assists per game through December. Opponents are beginning to recognize the plays they run for Allen Crabbe, who is going to need to show more ability to create off the dribble to reach his ceiling. They’re going to struggle because of a lack of talent, which was on display in their loss to the Kings, but the foundation is being laid with quality minutes by players like Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Caris LeVert. You’re going to hear this a lot, but they’re a bad team headed in the right direction.

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