BlogPoll NBA Power Rankings: Edition 3 (12/7/09)
Through out the year, we'll ask our esteemed Bloguin Basketball blogs to vote on the NBA from top to bottom. A bit more than a month into the NBA season, things are starting to shake out in the standings a little bit. Here is what the Bloguin NBA Bloggers had to say...
- The Lakers are back on top after a brief hiatus.
- The Nuggets and Nets were the only two teams to not change positions.
- Everyone voted the Nets dead last, as evidenced by their Average Ranking of "30." Can't say it isn't deserved.
- The Sacramento Kings were the highest gainers, jumping up 7 spots in the rankings to #16.
- The Philly 76er's were the big losers, dropping down 10 spots to #27. Perhaps Iverson can save them?
- Perhaps this will be a season-long reoccuring theme, but there is no clear consensus to the middle of the pack (#'s 9-13 and #'s 17-21.)
- I guarantee the TWolves will not be ranked #29 next time, thanks to the return of Kevin Love.
Without futher ado:
| Ranking | Team | Last poll |
Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 1 |  |
2 |  1 |
16-3 | 1.8 |
| "As I'm watching the LA/PHX game, LA's defense is described as "tenacious". My, how times have changed. Combining this whilst still having a damn good offense bodes well for a repeat. Have to mention again: Bryant's game-winner over Miami was epic. Epic." - With Malice... |
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| Ranking | Team | Last poll |
Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 2 |  |
1 |  1 |
16-4 | 2.3 |
| "When Kevin Garnett is healthy, this is still the best team in the NBA" - Agent Dagger | |||||
| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 3 |  |
6 | 3 |
16-4 | 3.4 |
| "Verdict is in. Magic pleads "Vinsanity works." The team chemistry is amazing even without their starting point guard." - Knicks Fanatics | |||||
| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 4 |  |
4 | - |
15-5 | 4.4 |
| "This is the best Nuggets team ever" - The Nugg Doctor |
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| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 5 |  |
3 | 2 |
15-6 | 5.6 |
| "We're still the biggest surprise since Nixon won the White House." - Suns Stuff't | |||||
| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 6 |  |
9 | 3 |
15-5 | 5.9 |
| "Delonte and Shaq fitting in nicely of late...can beat you a variety of ways" - Stepien Rules |
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| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 7 |  |
8 | 1 |
14-7 | 6.8 |
| "One of the better teams in the league, but back-to-back losses to Memphis, then at home to Atlanta were awkward." - With Malice... |
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| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 8 |  |
8 | 1 |
14-6 | 8 |
| "Previously considered 'strong', this is a team that's shown some very real chinks in the armour. Definitely a team that has it's moments, but they REALLY struggle against any team that has a dominant 'big' presence." - With Malice... |
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| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 9 |  |
10 | 1 |
13-8 | 10.1 |
| "Just feel bad for Oden... and people that have to guard Roy" - Stepien Rules | |||||
| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 10 |  |
5 | 5 |
11-9 | 10.9 |
| "Painful loss to the Lakers. Wade needs help." - True Blue Jazz |
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| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 11 |  |
15 | 4 |
11-8 | 11.1 |
| "On a high with 4 straight wins... and they run into the buzzsaw that was 2-win Minnesota. Oh well... at least 0 time champion HC Jerry Sloan will be back next season." - True Blue Jazz | |||||
| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 12 |  |
11 | 1 |
11-9 | 11.6 |
| "They're like Revenge of the Body Smatchers - they just keep coming." - Suns Stuff't | |||||
| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 13 |  |
12 | 1 |
9-8 | 12 |
| "The best team at the old folks home." - Suns Stuff't | |||||
| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 14 |  |
16 | 2 |
10-9 | 13.5 |
| "I predict Kevin Durant will be nicknamed the "Thor, the God of Thunder," as he shows why he is one of the best offensive forces in the game." - Knicks Fanatics | |||||
| anking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 15 |  |
19 | 4 |
9-10 | 15.5 |
| "Ignore some of the slip-ups, teams with a young PG are going to do that from time to time... but this team is good, and I believe that with Redd back, they're going to be even better. They have one of the better centers in the East (Bogut), and a player in Jennings who can absolutely take over a game." - With Malice... |
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| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 16 |  |
23 | 7 |
9-10 | 17 |
| "They're home/road splits are drastic (8-2, 1-7). But they're at .500, without Martin." - True Blue Jazz |
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| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change |
Record
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Avg Ranking |
| 17 |  |
20 | 3 |
8-11 | 18.6 |
| "Will go down as the team that the 0-18 Nets beat to stop their run of losing. Not the way you want your season to be remembered. Still, there's lots of reasons for this team to smile...good, young roster with a good future." - With Malice... |
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| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 18 |  |
21 | 3 |
9-11 | 19.4 |
| "New coach, but same results. This is a team that's in desperate need of something to rally around. Chris Paul's a good player, possibly great - but his leadership is in question here." - With Malice... |
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| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 19 |  |
18 | 1 |
8-12 | 19.8 |
| "Detroit have really disappointed of late, since December 15th, they've won 3 and lost a staggering 8 games. Eww." - With Malice... |
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| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 20 |  |
14 | 6 |
9-13 | 19.8 |
| "Two straight wins... is Hedo finally getting set in with the team?" - True Blue Jazz |
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| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 21 |  |
25 | 4 |
9-11 | 20 |
| "Has the world gone mad??? The Clip this high??" - With Malice... |
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| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 22 |  |
13 | 9 |
7-11 | 21 |
| "They've lost 2 straight, 7 of their last 10, and a b**** is dancing during their losses. How much more can they fall?" - True Blue Jazz |
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| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 23 |  |
23 | 1 |
7-12 | 22.5 |
| "After a terrible start, Washington has rebounded winning 4 of their last 6 contests." - Agent Dagger | |||||
| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 24 |  |
28 | 4 |
8-12 | 23.1 |
| "Zach Randolph, Rudy Gay and O.J. Mayo trying to let fans know they are a better team without Allen Iverson although they still raise more questions than Answers." - Knicks Fanatics | |||||
| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 25 |  |
26 | 1 |
6-12 | 25.5 |
| "Forget the drug tests - what about a sanity check??" - Suns Stuff't | |||||
| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 26 |  |
22 | 4 |
6-12 | 25.9 |
| "Danny Granger aside, there's not much to like about the Pacers. Well... even when you include Danny, it's still a pretty dismal team." - With Malice... |
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| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 27 | x |
17 | 10 |
5-15 | 26.4 |
| "Iverson better be the answer in Philly, because there are starting to be a lot of questions" - Agent Dagger | |||||
| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 28 |  |
29 | 1 |
6-15 | 26.5 |
| "They are what their record indicates -- inconsistent on the floor and from the bench. But some movement towards stability has been made." - Knicks Fanatics | |||||
| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 29 |  |
27 | 2 |
3-17 | 27.6 |
| "Cali Love is a STUD!!! Nothin gonna stop us now!" - TWolves Blog | |||||
| Ranking | Team | Last poll | Change | Record | Avg Ranking |
| 30 |  |
30 | - | 1-19 | 30 |
| "Sure, LeBron's going to sign with the worst team in NBA history next year, guess again" - Stepien Rules | |||||
