The Latest Top 10 Power Rankings in the NBA…

“Now that teams are six or seven games into their season, we can start to get a grasp of their identities. And this season, more than in recent years, we seem to have more teams with very distinct ways of playing”, says Schuhmann.

Here are my own version of the latest power rankings in the NBA.

Starting with the:

PHOENIX SUNS ( 7-1 record) – Beating the Boston Celtics catapulted the suns to the top spot. Most impressive about their start is that five of their seven games have been on the road.

Boston Celtics ( 7-1 record) – Before the home court loss to the suns, the Boston Celtics was crushing all of their opponents. They are undoubtedly the team to beat in the East.

Lakers ( 6-1 record) – With Kobe Bryant leading the league in scoring again, L.A. is surviving without their 2 key players( Bynum and Gasul).

Miami (5-1 recod) – With their tough defense and wade doing what is expected of him, the Heat will be in good shape this season.

Orlando ( 5-2 record) – Without Vinsanity and Lewis? No problem…The magic is executing well with D. Howard and R. Anderson leading the way.

Denver ( 5-2 record) – Jr. Smith is back after being suspended and is expected to join the team in their next game against Chicago.

Hawks ( 5-2 record) – Jamal Crawford averaging 18.1 points off the bench made their offense more potent but they must improve defensively in order to be consistent.

Dallas (4-2 record) – Adding one of the leagues great defender (Marion), the Mavs is starting their step to be back in the Finals. With J. Howard back in action their offensive game improve with a Toronto.

Rockets ( 4-2 record) – Without TMac and Yao, the rockets is doing great as of late with newly added Ariza performing what is expected out of him.

Bulls ( 4- 2 record) – Luol Deng is not only leading the Bulls in scoring and averaging a double-double, but he’s made them a top-ten defensive squad this year.