NBA Power Rankings week 4: Toronto Raptors are rolling

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) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
4 of 7
Next
SACRAMENTO, CA – NOVEMBER 7: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings shoots a layup against the Toronto Raptors on November 7, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – NOVEMBER 7: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings shoots a layup against the Toronto Raptors on November 7, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

20. team. 84. I gave Sacramento props last time out, and since then they have stumbled badly. Their early season scoring has evaporated; managing 86 points at home against a defensively challenged Lakers squad is a wake-up call. <a rel=. 7-6. Previous: 16th. Sacramento kings

team. 147. The Nets have five players averaging double figures in scoring, which is always a positive sign. Their record feels about right, as they are minus_.5 in differential. Expressed another way, they have allowed only 6 more points than they have scored. If supposed gunner <a rel=. 6-7. . Brooklyn nets. 19

Break up the Magic! <a rel=. 6-7. Previous: 21st. Orlando magic. 18. team. 38

20. The Lake show was fortunate to escape with a one-point W over the woeful Hawks on Sunday night at home. With a plus_.7 differential to date, their record appears legitimate. They are shooting 69.5% from the free-throw line as a team, a number which must improve if they hope to hang around the playoff race.. 7-6. Previous: 20th. Los Angeles lakers. 17. team

7-6. Previous: 15th. Charlotte hornets. 16. team. 170. Another team in the logjam just below the East’s best. I’m a huge <a rel=