The Oklahoma City Thunder have lost three of their last five games, most recently losing 103-101 to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday and have officially been replaced at the top of the NBA’s weekly power rankings.
NBA.com writer John Schumann released his Week 15 power rankings had had the 33-11 Detroit Pistons usurping the Thunder (37-10) for the top spot in the league. Detroit was previously ranked No. 2 in last week’s rankings.
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Schumann’s OKC rationale
“The Thunder dropped two close games over the weekend and are 13-9 since their 24-1 start to the season. That includes losses at home to the Hornets and Pacers,” Schumann wrote.
Oklahoma City hosts the New Orleans Pelicans and goes on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets this week.
“The Thunder won their first seven games against teams that are currently above.500, but since then, they’re 6-7 against that group,” Schumann added. “After they host the Pelicans on Tuesday, they’ll play seven straight games against winning teams, a stretch that includes games against each of the other six teams in the West’s top seven.”
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