Every Monday the Lakers.com BasketBlog checks the net to bring you the latest NBA power rankings.
NBA.com
This Week: 7 | Last Week: 14 | Diff: +7
Quality wins over the Nuggets and Warriors this week have the Lakers matching their highest ranking of the season so far. Next up is the No. 1 Spurs on Thursday.
ESPN.com
This Week: 8 | Last Week: 13 | Diff: +5
The Lakers are probably not going to win 50 games, Phil Jackson says. Don’t think they can afford to be too far away, though, because last season’s 42 wins probably won’t be enough for a playoff berth this season.
SI.com
This Week: 9 | Last Week: 15 | Diff: +6
They’re breathing a sigh of relief that Kobe Bryant didn’t injure his shoulder more seriously in that fall in Denver. Meanwhile, Andrew Bynum tied a career high with 20 points in Sunday’s win over the Warriors, their third straight victory, as the young center continues to blossom.
Average Ranking: 8 | Last Week: 14 | Diff: +6
