NBA Power Rankings Week 21: Lakers replace the Bucks at the top as the Utah Jazz continue to climb

#7 Denver Nuggets - Record: 42-21

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets face a fight to secure homecourt advantage

Overall, it was a bad week for the Nuggets as they fell to humiliating defeats to the Warriors and Cavaliers. They managed to pick up a 114-112 win over the Charlotte Hornets, although Denver is slipping at the wrong time - and they now face a battle to remain in the top four in the West.

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#6 Boston Celtics - Record: 42-21

The Boston Celtics sit third in the East standings

Kemba Walker turned the ball over with just eight seconds remaining to allow the Thunder to snatch a late win on Sunday, and the Boston Celtics have now lost four of their past five games. Nevertheless, Jaylen Brown is expected to return this week, and the Celtics have the opportunity to bounce back as they face Indiana and Milwaukee.

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#5 Utah Jazz - Record: 41-22

Donovan Mitchell has been excellent for the Jazz

Just two weeks ago, the Utah Jazz were in disarray, although Quin Snyder's men have chained together five consecutive wins to improve to 41-22. While they have benefited from a favorable schedule, the Jazz picked up a huge 99-94 win over the Celtics on Friday, and finishing second in the West remains a possibility.

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#4 Toronto Raptors - Record: 45-18

The Toronto Raptors continue to surpass expectations

Following a run of three consecutive defeats, the Toronto Raptors rediscovered form over the past seven days by picking up wins over the Suns, Warriors, and Kings. Only the Bucks and Lakers have won more games this season, and Nick Nurse's side could are well on track to securing the second seed in the East.