The New Orleans Pelicans have made a significant climb in the NBA Power Rankings, positioning themselves as title contenders. They are now ranked among the top teams in offensive and defensive ratings post All-Star break, alongside Denver and Boston.
POST ALL-STAR BREAK Offensive Rating: 1. BOS—127.6 2. DEN—119.9 3. LAL 4. MIL 5. OKC 6-10. DAL, IND, SAC, NOP, PHX 26-30. WAS, PHI, DET, MEM, CHA Defensive Rating: 1. ORL—106.2 2. NOP—107.7 3. NYK 4. MIN 5. OKC 6-10. MIA, BOS, DEN, HOU, CHA 26-30. TOR, CHI, LAL, UTA, WAS https://t.co/Xms60t41pL
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