SK NBA Power Rankings (November 20, 2017)

#3 Golden State Warriors (13-4, last week: 3)

Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors are looking sharp in the early going...

The Golden State Warriors rebounded after last Thursday's loss in a major match-up with the best team in the league the Boston Celtics. Stephen Curry scored 35 points against Philadelphia and 39 against Brooklyn.

The Warriors have won nine of their last ten games and are currently tied with the Houston Rockets for the best record in the Western Conference. After a long road trip which includes a final pit stop at Oklahoma City, they return home on Friday night.

Last three games:

• November 16: @ Boston L 92-88
• November 18: @ Philadelphia W 124-116
• November 19: @ Brooklyn W 118-111

Next three games:

• November 22: @ Oklahoma City
• November 24: v. Chicago
• November 25: v. New Orleans

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#2 Houston Rockets (13-4, last week: 2)

The return of Chris Paul to the lineup has done wonders for Houston recently...

Though Golden State has played great ball lately, Houston was able to hold on to the top spot in the Western Conference after Sunday's games. The Rockets are 8-1 in their last 9 games with their only loss coming at the hands of an equally hot Toronto Raptors team on Tuesday.

James Harden is making the early case for MVP of the league with his 31.6 PPG; which currently leads the league in scoring. The return of Chris Paul should help a team that is currently 15th in assists set up more plays.

Last three games:

• November 14: v. Toronto L 129-113
• November 16: @ Phoenix W 142-116
• November 18: @ Memphis W 105-83

Next three games:

• November 22: v. Denver
• November 25: v. New York
• November 27: v. Brooklyn