SK NBA Power Rankings (November 13, 2017)

#9 Minnesota Timberwolves (7-5)

Minnesota Timberwolves v Miami Heat

After a poor 31-51 season last year, Minnesota has started the 2017-18 season on a better note with a 7-5 record. They currently sit in sixth place in the Western Conference led by third-year center Karl Anthony-Towns who is averaging 20.9 PPG and 11.1 RPG. They need to currently shake their two-game losing streak if they're going to stay in the power rankings.

Last three games:

• November 5: v. Charlotte W 112-94
• November 8: @ Golden State L 125-101
• November 11: @ Phoenix L 118-110

Next three games:

• November 13: @ Utah
• November 15: v. San Antonio
• November 17: @ Dallas

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#8 New York Knicks (7-5)

Sacramento Kings v New York Knicks

The New York Knicks are a storied franchise that is trying to avoid missing the playoffs for a fifth straight year. The great play of third-year forward Kristaps Porzingis is the main reason they're off to a 7-5 start. He currently is second in the league in scoring with 30.4 PPG trailing only the Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Knicks currently sit in sixth in the Eastern Conference.

Last three games:

• November 7: v. Charlotte W 118-113
• November 8: @ Orlando L 112-99
• November 11: v. Sacramento W 118-91

Next three games:

• November 13: v. Cleveland
• November 15: v. Utah
• November 17: @ Toronto