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NBA Power Rankings: The Boston Celtics are back, baby

By Ian Levy

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 6: Gordon Hayward #20 of the Boston Celtics looks on before the game between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks at TD Garden on December 6, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 6: Gordon Hayward #20 of the Boston Celtics looks on before the game between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks at TD Garden on December 6, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – DECEMBER 7: Joakim Noah #55 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on December 7, 2018 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – DECEMBER 7: Joakim Noah #55 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on December 7, 2018 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /

. 15-11. Previous: 15th. Memphis Grizzlies. 13. team. 211

If you saw Joakim Noah back in the NBA, congratulations, you’re a visionary. If you saw him on the Grizzlies and actually making a positive impact, well then you may be a prophet. Noah played in all four of the Grizzlies games this week — wins over the Pelicans and Clippers, losses to the Lakers and Nuggets — and he’s averaging 14.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.1 steals, 2.1 blocks per 36 minutes. Memphis was still mostly outscored when he was on the floor but he has the look of a solid contributor as he continues to get his sea legs.

Rough weeks for Mike Conley Jr., Marc Gasol and Jaren Jackson Jr. really impacted the Grizzlies offense. They are never going to be among the league’s elite offenses but when they can’t score somewhat efficiently even their elite defense can’t hold their heads above water.

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