NBA Power Rankings: Lakers Rise, OKC Dominates
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Charlotte Hornets:
* Collin Sexton and Kon Knueppel had key performances to force overtime against the raptors.
* lamelo Ball struggled shooting (12-of-35) and didn’t play in overtime, but bounced back wiht 14 assists in a subsequent loss to the Nets.
* the Hornets have taken a step back recently.
Los Angeles clippers:
* Have lost 14 of their last 16 games.
* Lost to Norman Powell (who they traded away) and the Heat, who went on a 30-2 run.
* Face a difficult upcoming road trip (Atlanta, Memphis, Minnesota, Houston).
Sacramento kings:
* Have a challenging schedule, having already played Denver and Minnesota eight times in their first 26 games.
* Struggling with a minus-11.1 point differential (second worst in the NBA, ahead of only Washington).
* Have lost multiple games to the Thunder and Suns.
Indiana Pacers:
* Have significantly improved recently,doubling their win total over the past week.
* Went from 1-13 with a -14.6 net rating to 3-4 with a +2.4 net rating.
* Jay Huff has been a key contributor, scoring in double figures in six of the last seven games and shooting well from three.
Brooklyn Nets:
* Have had mixed results, with a win in Boston followed by a loss at home, then a win over the Hornets after a four-game losing streak.
* Noah Clowney is mentioned.