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NBA Power Rankings week 4: Toronto Raptors are rolling

By Brian Boake

TORONTO, ON- OCTOBER 5 - The Raptor waves the We The North flag as the Toronto Raptors play Melbourne United in preseason basketball at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. October 5, 2018. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON- OCTOBER 5 - The Raptor waves the We The North flag as the Toronto Raptors play Melbourne United in preseason basketball at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. October 5, 2018. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 24: Danny Green #14 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball as Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the second half of an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on October 24, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 24: Danny Green #14 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball as Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the second half of an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on October 24, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

86. Was a 5-game losing streak the final straw for T’Wolves owner Glen Taylor? He stopped dithering and chose Philly’s offer, so Jimmy Butler is gone, while Dario Saric, <a rel=. 4-9. Previous: 19th. Minnesota timberwolves. 25. team

24. team. 24. If Chicago can somehow keep its head above water while their walking wounded get healthy, coach <a rel=. 4-9. Previous: 24th. Chicago bulls

Dallas mavericks. 23. team. 79. I thought the Mavs would be further along than they are. Their turnover count is too high (17 per game, the league’s third worst), and their steals count too low (6.5, or 28th). They shouldn’t need Dirk this much, but with their highest scorer a rookie, <a rel=. 4-8. Previous: 18th

team. 110. The Heat lost at home to the unmagical Wizards by blowing a second-half lead. Coach Erik Spoelstra is going to have to be careful. Five guys played 30+ minutes. I realize they have several key people (<a rel=. 5-7. Previous: 12th. Miami heat. 22

Previous: 26th. Houston rockets. 21. team. 169. Houston ranks 29th in points per game with 102.7, largely because they are 25th in 3-pointers made at 32.7% while leading in attempts. Either the Rockets move to a more balanced attack (not likely with <a rel=. 5-7

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