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The Toronto Raptors went 2-2 in Week 12, which was enough to remain at No. 10 in this week's NBA power rankings. The Raptors had wins over the Charlotte Hornets and Philadelphia 76ers, but lost to the Boston Celtics and the Sixers in their rematch on Monday.
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NBA power rankings: Rockets tumble as offense slumps, losses mount
The Rockets fell from No. 5 to No. 9 in the latest update of NBA.com’s weekly power rankings, and their suddenly slumping offense is a big reason.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/cavaliers/onsi as Cleveland Cavaliers surprise player helping team move up NBA power rankings. The Cleveland Cavaliers are pouring it on the offensive end as of late, scoring 120 points or more in each of their last three games.
Toronto has quietly been one of the NBA's more balanced teams, even as the center position remains unsettled. Scottie Barnes continues to play at an All-NBA level, and the depth scoring — seven players between 11 and 19 points in a recent win — reflects strong buy-in.
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Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel continue to duke it out for No. 1 in USA TODAY's NBA rookie rankings, while VJ Edgecombe and Maxime Raynaud rise.
Despite a new head coach, the Washington Wizards and prospects Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly were terrible last season. In the summer, DC shipped out Jordan Poole for an aging but still good CJ McCollum, and they also added former Bucks star Khris Middleton. It has made no difference, and DC is again near the bottom of the standings.