2011-2012 NBA Power Rankings - Week 13
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When the Bulls host the Nuggets on Monday night, it is likely that point guard Derrick Rose (groin) will miss another game and perhaps a few more.
Through the first 50 games of this lockout-shortened season, Rose has missed a total of 16 games. Not surprisingly, the Bulls have a better winning percentage with Rose than they do without him.
That said, the Bulls have won 75 percent (12-4) in the 16 games they have played without the league's reigning MVP.
After Sunday night's win over the Heat, the only other team that has won at least 75 percent of their games is Oklahoma City. The Thunder are 37-12 (.755) while the Heat, who have the league's third-best record, are 35-12 (.745).
Here are some stats about this week's NBA Consensus Power Rankings:
- Biggest jump from last week: Utah Jazz (+3.17)
- Biggest drop from last week: Portland Trail Blazers (-1.67)
- Team with widest difference between high and low ranker: Houston Rockets (5)
Each week, we respond to one roundtable question and here's this week's question: At this point, who is your NBA Coach of the Year?
John (follow on Twitter): Gregg Popovich
For coach of the year, I'm going to go with Gregg Popovich. The Spurs had something of a dynasty years ago, but have declined in recent years. Coming into the season, the Spurs were largely written off due to their aging group and the shortened season. The Spurs have been anything but what they were projected to be, though, currently three games out of first in the Western Conference. With their experience and talent, San Antonio is a legitimate threat to make the NBA Finals. Given the circumstances of the season, Pop has done a great job this year. Other coaches also deserve recognition and consideration, but ultimately, I feel the Spurs have over-acheived the most.
Kevin (follow on Twitter): Tom Thibodeau
For me, it's a two-man race between Chicago's Kevin Thibodeau and Philadelphia's Doug Collins. The 76ers have surprised almost everyone as they have led the Atlantic Division from start to finish (or this point in the season). With a young, athletic team, the Sixers play great defense, are unselfish and don't turn the ball over, all of which is attributrable to Collins in some way.
That said, the Bulls have been without Rose for 16 games (as noted above), but Luol Deng, Richard Hamilton and others have also missed a considerable amount of action due to injury. Considered the best (or one of the best) defensive coaches in the league, Thibodeau has led the Bulls to a league-high 40 wins and has become the fastest coach in NBA history to reach 100 career wins.
Dan (follow on Twitter): Tom Thibodeau
For me, I am going with Tom Thibodeau of the Chicago Bulls as he has done a masterful job this year. To me, it was close between Gregg Popovich and Thibodeau as I think Erik Spolestra has one of the easiest jobs out there. At the end of the day, the Bulls have already clinched a playoff spot, and have posted the league's best record 'while having to play without Derrick Rose for a significant amount of time.
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Updated: Monday, March 26, 2012.
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HITTHEBOARDS.COM WEEK 13 CONSENSUS NBA POWER RANKINGS
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Rank (Last)
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Team (Record as of 3/25/12)
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Kevin
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Dan
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Sean
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John
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Overall
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1 (1).
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Chicago Bulls (40-10)
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1
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1
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-
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2
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1.33
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2 (2).
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Miami Heat (35-12)
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2
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3
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-
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1
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2.00
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3 (3).
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Oklahoma City Thunder (37-12)
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3
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2
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-
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3
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2.67
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4 (4).
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San Antonio Spurs (33-14)
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4
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4
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-
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4
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4.00
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5 (5).
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Los Angeles Lakers (30-19)
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5
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5
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-
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6
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5.33
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6 (6).
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Orlando Magic (31-18)
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6
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6
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-
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5
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5.67
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7 (10).
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Dallas Mavericks (28-22)
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11
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7
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-
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7
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8.33
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8 (7).
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Los Angeles Clippers (27-21)
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9
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8
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-
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9
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8.67
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9 (11).
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Indiana Pacers (28-19)
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7
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10
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-
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11
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9.33
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T10 (9).
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Philadelphia 76ers (27-22)
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8
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9
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-
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12
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9.67
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T10 (8).
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Memphis Grizzlies (26-21)
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10
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11
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-
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8
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9.67
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12 (12).
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Atlanta Hawks (30-20)
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12
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12
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-
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10
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11.33
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13 (13).
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Boston Celtics (26-22)
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13
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15
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-
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13
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13.67
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14 (T16).
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Utah Jazz (26-23)
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16
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13
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-
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14
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14.33
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15 (14).
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Denver Nuggets (26-23)
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14
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16
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-
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15
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15.00
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16 (15).
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Houston Rockets (26-23)
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15
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14
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-
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19
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16.00
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17 (18).
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Phoenix Suns (25-24)
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17
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17
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-
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17
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17.00
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18 (19).
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New York Knicks (24-25)
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18
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19
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-
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16
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17.67
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19 (T16).
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Minnesota Timberwolves (24-26)
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19
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18
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-
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20
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19.00
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20 (21).
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Milwaukee Bucks (22-26)
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21
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20
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-
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18
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19.67
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21 (20).
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Portland Trail Blazers (23-26)
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20
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21
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-
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21
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20.67
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22 (22).
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Golden State Warriors (20-27)
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22
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22
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-
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22
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22.00
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23 (23).
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Cleveland Cavaliers (17-29)
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23
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23
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-
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23
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23.00
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24 (24).
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Sacramento Kings (17-31)
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26
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24
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-
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24
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24.67
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25 (25).
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Detroit Pistons (16-32)
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25
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25
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-
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25
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25.00
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26 (27).
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New Jersey Nets (16-34)
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24
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27
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-
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27
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26.00
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27 (26).
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Toronto Raptors (16-33)
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27
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26
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-
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26
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26.33
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28 (28).
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New Orleans Hornets (12-36)
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28
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28
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-
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29
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28.33
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29 (29).
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Washington Wizards (11-37)
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29
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29
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-
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28
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28.67
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30 (30).
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Charlotte Bobcats (7-39)
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30
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30
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-
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30
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30.00
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