Updated Power Rankings
With the debut of our regular Sunday NBA still a couple of weeks away -- until college football and high school football end and space in the newspaper loosens just a little bit -- I thought it still might be a good idea to update our weekly power rankings.
The biggest surprise during the first week of the season: the L.A. Clippers, who I ranked 25th in the preseason.
The biggest disappointment: Chicago, which I ranked No. 4 in the preseason.
TRIBUNE POWER RANKINGS
(Through Wednesday night's games)
1. Boston (3-0)
Ask Carmelo and A.I. if the Big Three are playing well
2. L.A. Clippers (4-0)
Sam Cassell is playing like he's only 40 years old
3. Detroit (3-0)
Billups should stay in the MVP race all season
4. San Antonio (4-1)
Not winning with much flash, but what else is new?
5. Houston (4-1)
Will someone please give Rick Adelman some credit?
6. Dallas (3-1)
Returns to the scene of the crime (Golden State) tonight
7. Orlando (4-1)
Magic are flawed, but Howard makes up for a lot
8. New Orleans (4-1)
Four points away from being unbeaten (Portland 93, Hornets 90)
9. Phoenix (3-2)
Stoudemire's knee continues to be a major concern
10. Indiana (3-1)
Did I really hear a TV-type call Jamaal Tinlsey a "great" point guard?
11. New Jersey (3-1)
When all those jump shots go in, the Nets are tough to beat
12. Utah (3-2)
It's early, but Ronnie Brewer's improvement so far is astounding
13. L.A. Lakers (2-2)
The Jazz couldn't stop Jordan Farmar or Andrew Bynum. But who can?
14. New York (2-1)
Isiah calls Curry and Randolph "our meat and potatoes." Will they sue?
15. Milwaukee (2-2)
The Bucks seem poised to take a big step forward in the East
16. Atlanta (2-2)
Could this be the Hawks' first trip back to the playoffs since 1999?
17. Cleveland (2-3)
Agent Dan Fegan strikes again: Varejao still isn't signed
18. Toronto (2-3)
Did All-Star Chris Bosh really score just one point against Milwaukee?
19. Philadelphia (2-2)
Andre Miller doing a good job orchestrating the young 76ers
20. Denver (2-3)
No kidding: the Nuggets trailed Boston at halftime, 77-38
21. Charlotte (2-2)
Injuries are already taking their toll on Bobcats' expectations
22. Memphis (1-2)
Just missed against San Antonio; looks to be improved
23. Sacramento (1-3)
New coach Reggie Theus isn't in Las Cruces any more, is he?
24. Portland (1-3)
Brandon Roy is one of the league's emerging stars
25. Chicago (0-4)
All those trade rumors look like they have impacted the Bulls
26. Washington (0-3)
Arenas' knee has been acting up, which Wiz can't afford
27. Golden State (0-4)
The Warriors are sure glad they play Utah only once more time
28. Miami (0-4)
Lowest scoring team in the NBA without Dwyane Wade
29. Seattle (0-5)
Durant made only three of 17 shots in loss to Memphis
30. Minnesota (0-3)
At least Al Jefferson agreed to a contract extension
-- Steve Luhm
The biggest surprise during the first week of the season: the L.A. Clippers, who I ranked 25th in the preseason.
The biggest disappointment: Chicago, which I ranked No. 4 in the preseason.
TRIBUNE POWER RANKINGS
(Through Wednesday night's games)
1. Boston (3-0)
Ask Carmelo and A.I. if the Big Three are playing well
2. L.A. Clippers (4-0)
Sam Cassell is playing like he's only 40 years old
3. Detroit (3-0)
Billups should stay in the MVP race all season
4. San Antonio (4-1)
Not winning with much flash, but what else is new?
5. Houston (4-1)
Will someone please give Rick Adelman some credit?
6. Dallas (3-1)
Returns to the scene of the crime (Golden State) tonight
7. Orlando (4-1)
Magic are flawed, but Howard makes up for a lot
8. New Orleans (4-1)
Four points away from being unbeaten (Portland 93, Hornets 90)
9. Phoenix (3-2)
Stoudemire's knee continues to be a major concern
10. Indiana (3-1)
Did I really hear a TV-type call Jamaal Tinlsey a "great" point guard?
11. New Jersey (3-1)
When all those jump shots go in, the Nets are tough to beat
12. Utah (3-2)
It's early, but Ronnie Brewer's improvement so far is astounding
13. L.A. Lakers (2-2)
The Jazz couldn't stop Jordan Farmar or Andrew Bynum. But who can?
14. New York (2-1)
Isiah calls Curry and Randolph "our meat and potatoes." Will they sue?
15. Milwaukee (2-2)
The Bucks seem poised to take a big step forward in the East
16. Atlanta (2-2)
Could this be the Hawks' first trip back to the playoffs since 1999?
17. Cleveland (2-3)
Agent Dan Fegan strikes again: Varejao still isn't signed
18. Toronto (2-3)
Did All-Star Chris Bosh really score just one point against Milwaukee?
19. Philadelphia (2-2)
Andre Miller doing a good job orchestrating the young 76ers
20. Denver (2-3)
No kidding: the Nuggets trailed Boston at halftime, 77-38
21. Charlotte (2-2)
Injuries are already taking their toll on Bobcats' expectations
22. Memphis (1-2)
Just missed against San Antonio; looks to be improved
23. Sacramento (1-3)
New coach Reggie Theus isn't in Las Cruces any more, is he?
24. Portland (1-3)
Brandon Roy is one of the league's emerging stars
25. Chicago (0-4)
All those trade rumors look like they have impacted the Bulls
26. Washington (0-3)
Arenas' knee has been acting up, which Wiz can't afford
27. Golden State (0-4)
The Warriors are sure glad they play Utah only once more time
28. Miami (0-4)
Lowest scoring team in the NBA without Dwyane Wade
29. Seattle (0-5)
Durant made only three of 17 shots in loss to Memphis
30. Minnesota (0-3)
At least Al Jefferson agreed to a contract extension
-- Steve Luhm
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