NBA Power Rankings Week 13: Milwaukee Bucks remain on top as the Utah Jazz surge

#7 Houston Rockets - Record: 26-12

James Harden and the Rockets remain a force in the West

It was another solid week for the Houston Rockets as they picked up wins over the Hawks and Timberwolves. Mike D'Antoni's men did suffer a road loss to the Thunder, but they remain the best offensive team in the West, and Russell Westbrook is finally starting to look like a good fit.

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#6 Utah Jazz - Record: 27-12

The Utah Jazz overcame the Washington Wizards despite the absence of Donovan Mitchell

The Utah Jazz's slow start to the season was widely dissected, but Quin Snyder's team now appear to be well on track. Sunday's 127-116 win over the Wizards was their ninth consecutive win, and a 27-12 record puts them in contention to secure homecourt advantage. With Mike Conley also closing in on a return, the Jazz are in a strong position heading into Week 13.

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#5 Boston Celtics - Record: 26-11

The Boston Celtics endured a poor week before crushing the Pelicans

The Boston Celtics recorded 140 points as they crushed the Pelicans on Saturday, although it was largely a frustrating week for Brad Stevens' team. The Celtics suffered defeats to the Wizards, Spurs and 76ers, but remain well in the mix to secure second place in the East thanks to a 26-11 record.

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#4 LA Clippers - Record: 27-13

The Clippers have slipped out of the top four spots in the West

The Clippers played just twice last week, and after pulling off a fourth-quarter comeback against the Warriors, fell to their Western Conference rivals in the Nuggets. The defeat saw the Clippers fall to 5th in the West standings, although they remain a force when Paul George and Kawi Leonard both play.