NBA Power Rankings: How far will the Warriors fall?

By Ian Levy | Nov 20, 2018

SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 18: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors stretches before the game against the San Antonio Spurs on November 18, 2018 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photos by Mark Sobhani/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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PHOENIX, AZ – NOVEMBER 17: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder high fives teammates as he is introduced before the game against the Phoenix Suns on November 17, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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With Russell Westbrook out of the lineup, Paul George stepped up and has carried the Thunder with a litany of career-best numbers — including points, rebounds, assists, steals and 3-pointers per game. So far, in the 344 minutes George has been on the floor without Westbrook, the Thunder have been outscoring opponents by an average of 10.1 points per 100 possessions. Obviously, the Thunder are better off with both healthy and on the floor together but George’s explosion makes their status as a contender feel a bit less fragile.

In another exciting development for the Thunder, super-raw rookie Hamidou Diallo appears to be a bit more fully-cooked than expected. He’s been playing key minutes on the wing, scoring efficiently on transition dunks and cuts, and making an impact on defense with his energy and activity. Depth has looked like an issue for the Thunder but if he can contribute in the playoffs their fortunes could change dramatically.

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