Every Monday, the Lakers Basketblog checks the net to bring you the latest NBA power rankings.
NBA.com
This Week: 3 | Last Week: 1 | Diff: -2
After a string of five games, including a surprisingly difficult three-game trip, where they had a defensive rating of 113.0, the Lakers tightened it up upon returning home, holding the Bucks to just 38 percent shooting on Sunday. Derek Fisher says that teams are adjusting to the Lakers’ new defensive scheme.
ESPN.com
This Week: 2 | Last Week: 2 | Diff: N/A
We say there’s more to life than a points margin, but those of you obsessed with it should note that the Lakers have slipped to No. 2 there, too, after blown leads in Indy and D.C. gave the (underrated?) Cavs an opening.
SI.com
This Week: 2 | Last Week: 1 | Diff: -1
Blown leads are becoming a concern. The “Bench Mob” coughed up big leads in all three road games last week, including a 16-point fourth-quarter edge in that last-second loss at Indy. Apparently, the Lakers didn’t learn their lesson from that epic 24-point meltdown in Game 4 of last season’s Finals.
Average Ranking: This Week: 2.33 | Last Week: 1.33 | Diff: -1
