NBA Power Rankings: LA Lakers keep hold of the top spot as Brooklyn Nets make their debut on the list

#4 Utah Jazz

Utah Jazz v Denver Nuggets

2020-21 record: 9-4

Upcoming fixtures: New Orleans Pelicans (home), New Orleans Pelicans (home), Golden State Warriors (home)

Previous Top-10 ranking: 9th (↑5)

The Utah Jazz have taken the NBA by surprise this season and are sitting on a 9-4 record, which is good for 3rd in the Western Conference, only behind the LA teams.

They take the 4th spot in this week's NBA Power Rankings, following a streak of 5 straight wins. This includes wins over title contenders, the Milwaukee Bucks and LA Clippers, which prove the Utah Jazz are not flat-track bullies.

The Jazz take on the New Orleans Pelicans next, and will be firm favorites going into the game.

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#3 Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks v Detroit Pistons

2020-21 record: 9-4

Upcoming Fixtures: Brooklyn Nets (away), LA Lakers (home), Washington Wizards (home)

Previous Top-10 ranking: 3rd (↑1)

The Milwaukee Bucks are one of the main contenders to win the 2021 NBA Championship, and their recent performances indicate are indicative of the fact. The Bucks currently have a 9-4 record, which has them perched on the top of the Eastern Conference standings.

They are 3rd in this week's NBA Power Rankings, thanks to a 4-game winning streak that saw them obliterate opposition on both ends of the floor.

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#2 LA Clippers

Indiana Pacers v Los Angeles Clippers

2020-21 record: 10-4

Upcoming fixtures: Sacramento Kings (Home), OKC Thunder (home), OKC Thunder (home)

Previous Top-10 ranking: 2nd (-)

Following a slow start, the LA Clippers have rallied in recent weeks, and have managed to string together a 4-game winning run. They retain their second place from last week's NBA Power Rankings, which may improve next week seeing their relatively easy schedule for next week.

The Clippers are enjoying the benefits of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard's superb form. The duo was criticized for the dismal performance in last season's campaign and have bounced back in incredible fashion, leading the Clippers to a 10-4 record.

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#1 LA Lakers

New Orleans Pelicans v Los Angeles Lakers

2020-21 record: 11-3

Upcoming fixtures: Golden State Warriors (Home), Milwaukee Bucks (Away), Chicago Bulls (Away)

Previous top-10 ranking: 1st (-)

The LA Lakers remain first in the NBA Power Rankings, thanks to a league-best 11-3 record. The reigning champions are riding on the back of their star duo of Anthony Davis and LeBron James and have managed to win their last 5 matches.

The LA Lakers take on the Golden State Warriors next, and will be looking to make a statement against the Western Conference playoff hopefuls.