NBA Power Rankings: Week Thirteen

Jan 26, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) looks on during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

3. Miami Heat (32-12, Last week: #8)

It’s as if they decided to actually read their press coverage so far this season and decided it was time they reminded everyone why they are two-time defending champions. Don’t be surprised if the tear off a ten-game winning streak to hammer the point home.

ORtg: 109.5, DRtg: 102.4

4. Los Angeles Clippers (32-15, Last week: #6)

So they’ve really come on well without Chris Paul this last week. Defensively, they still have plenty of work to do as teams like Toronto are still easing into 100-point scoring nights.

ORtg: 108.1, DRtg: 101.6