We have a new No. 1! The Bulls have climbed atop our NBA Power Rankings as the Duncan-less Spurs fall off. The Heat and Lakers chase. Meanwhile, the Knicks have hardly recovered.
NBA Power Rankings: Bulls Wrest Control From Spurs
1. Chicago Bulls (53-20, Prev: 3) -- The Bulls fell to the Sixers on Monday, but a great March (12-3) has granted Chicago great position for the No. 1 seed in the East. Home court means a lot -- just witness the Bulls’ recently ended 14-game home winning streak.
3. Los Angeles Lakers (53-20, Prev: 4) -- The Lakers will be well-rested for the Mavericks’ epic visit on Thursday. Now winners of 15 of 16 since the break, a win over Dallas could set up L.A. to go scorching all the way into the playoffs as the schedule eases up a bit.
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18. Milwaukee Bucks (29-44, Prev: 19) -- Les Bucks est mort, I’m afraid. A completely disappointing and rather understandable season is just about finished after Monday’s loss to the Bobcats, and it’s too bad, because Milwaukee is better than the other East No. 8 contenders. That defense!
20. Indiana Pacers (33-42, Prev: 20) -- The Pacers lost by double-digits to the Kings and Pistons over the weekend. Why are getting a playoff bid? Abolish the conferences!
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