NBA Power Rankings: Week Three
By Peter Owen
Nov 11, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) talks with point guard Derrick Rose (1) during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center. The Bulls won 96-81. Mandatory Credit: Rob Grabowski-USA TODAY Sports
7. Oklahoma City Thunder (Down 2)
Oklahoma City’s lone win in a 1-2 week came against the mediocre Bucks. Things will be fine but this was just a lackluster week. They failed to close out a victory with one defensive stop in allowing the Warriors to steal a game on Thursday night.
ORtg: 103.1, DRtg: 99.8
8. Chicago Bulls (Up 1)
What a difference one win makes. What a difference just a week can make. The arrow was firmly pointing down last week for the Bulls as they labored to a 1-3 start.
That turned around when the defense looked back to it’s best as they took down the undefeated Pacers in Chicago in what felt like a bit of a statement game. The vaunted Thibodeau defense forced Indiana into bad shots and horrendous shooting percentages all night while Derrick Rose looked as ‘back’ as he has done all season, hitting five threes as the Bulls shot 9-11 in the game.
ORtg: 100.0, DRtg: 93.8