SK NBA Power Rankings (November 27, 2017)

#5 Detroit Pistons (12-6, last week: 5)

Tobias Harris takes it to the rim against the Cleveland Cavaliers

After back-to-back losses, the Detroit Pistons rebounded to win two of their next three games to continue their great start. They continue to be led by their great defense; which ranks seventh in the league in points given up thanks to the rebounding of Andre Drummond who is averaging 15.2 RPG (best in the league).

After finishing eight games under .500 last season, the Pistons have turned things around, and they will hopefully get their starting forward Jon Leuer back soon from an ankle injury.

Last three games:

• November 19: @ Minnesota W 100-97
• November 20: v. Cleveland L 116-88
• November 4: @ Oklahoma City W 99-98

Next three games:

• November 27: @ Boston
• November 29: v. Phoenix
• December 1: @ Washington

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#4 Cleveland Cavaliers (12-7, last week: 8)

Kevin Love and Dwyane Wade celebrating an easy win against the Detroit Pistons

It didn't take long for the Cleveland Cavaliers to bounce back from a terrible start. After a 5-7 start to the season, the Cavs are now 12-7 with their current 7-game winning streak. Their last loss was on November 9th to the Houston Rockets.

The winning streak has shot Cleveland up to third in the Eastern Conference after Sunday's games, and five games behind the Boston Celtics. LeBron James had a very impressive game on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets where he recorded a triple-double consisting of 27 points, 16 rebound, and 13 assists.

Last three games:

• November 20: @ Detroit W 116-88
• November 22: v. Brooklyn W 119-109
• November 24: v. Charlotte W 100-99

Next three games:

• November 27: @ Philadelphia
• November 28: v. Miami
• November 30: @ Atlanta