NBA Power Rankings Week 10: Milwaukee Bucks remain on top as Miami Heat solidify their status as contenders

#7 Boston Celtics - Record: 20-7

Jaylen Brown and the Celtics continue to impress

The Celtics enjoyed a perfect week as they defeated the Mavericks, Pistons, and Hornets to improve to 20-7 for the season. The wins were especially impressive considering that Gordon Hayward was once again sidelined by injury, and Brad Stevens's side will be eager to carry their form into this week as they face the Raptors twice.

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#6 Toronto Raptors - Record: 21-8

Kyle Lowry produced a huge performance as the Raptors defeated the Mavs

The Raptors entered the week having lost three of their past four games, although they returned to form in Week 10 thanks to wins over the Cavaliers, Pistons, Wizards, and Mavericks. The win over the Mavs was especially impressive as they trailed by as many as 30 before completing a historic fourth-quarter comeback, and Kyle Lowry's 32-point performance demonstrated that he can carry the Raptors during Pascal Siakam's absence.

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#5 Houston Rockets - Record: 20-9

Russell Westbrook enjoyed his best week in a Rockets uniform

The Rockets have struggled for consistency for much of the season, although Mike D'Antoni's team is finally hitting top form as we approach 2020. The Rockets have won three consecutive games to improve to 20-9 and they will close out the year with a series of winnable games. Russell Westbrook has also exploded over the past week, and the Rockets are heading in the right direction.

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#4 Miami Heat - Record: 21-8

Jimmy Butler and the Heat have defied expectations through the first two months of the season

After making a fast start to the season, many predicted that the Heat would quickly fade, although Miami enters the final week of the year with a 21-8 record. They possess the NBA's best home record (12-1) and Jimmy Butler has completely transformed the mentality of the roster. They picked up a huge win over Philadelphia last week, and it is time to acknowledge that this Miami team could be a genuine threat to the best teams in the East.