SK NBA Power Rankings (November 13, 2017)

#5 Denver Nuggets (8-5)

Oklahoma City Thunder v Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets barely missed out on the playoffs last year, but they are trying to make sure that they make it this year. They are currently third in the Western Conference led by center Nikola Jokic who is averaging a double-double (17.2 PPG and 12.0 RPG). The Nuggets are currently riding a three-game winning streak.

Last three games:

• November 7: v. Brooklyn W 112-104
• November 9: v. Oklahoma City W 102-94
• November 11: v. Orlando W 125-107

Next three games:

• November 13: @ Portland
• November 17: v. New Orleans
• November 19: @ LA Lakers

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#4 Detroit Pistons (10-3)

Atlanta Hawks v Detroit Pistons

Detroit is probably the biggest surprise in the league this season starting off with a 10-3 record good for second in the Eastern Conference, including currently being on a five-game winning streak. The team was improved last year, but still finished tenth in the East with a 37-45 record. The team is led by the defense of center Andre Drummond with 15.6 RPG, 1.6 SPG, and 1.2 BPG.

Last three games:

• November 8: v. Indiana W 114-97
• November 10: v. Atlanta W 111-104
• November 12: v. Miami W 112-103

Next three games:

• November 15: @ Milwaukee
• November 17: @ Indiana
• November 19: @ Minnesota