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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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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 05: Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Toronto Raptors blocks the shot of Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz in the first half of a NBA game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on November 5, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 05: Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Toronto Raptors blocks the shot of Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz in the first half of a NBA game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on November 5, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /

I knew the Pistons couldn’t maintain their early pace, but going 2-5 recently isn’t what I expected either. They went 12 of 45 from deep in their home loss to Charlotte. Presumably Detroit will be motivated to grab a win for coach Casey on his Toronto return this week. If not, what would that say about his relationship to his troops?. 6-6. Previous: 7th. Detroit pistons. 15. team. 64

149. OKC has roared back into contention after a 7-game win streak. Shockingly, they rank last in 3-point percentage at 28.8. <a rel=. 7-5. Previous: 25th. Oklahoma City thunder. 14. team

The Jazz started with 4 losses at home, but have made up some ground with 2 recent wins. <a rel=. 6-6. Previous: 6th. Utah jazz. 13. team. 118

Previous: 4th. New Orleans pelicans. 12. team. 69. A disastrous road trip followed their 4-0 start, and the Pelicans were back in the pack. Since then, 2 wins at home over a couple of punching bags has allowed New Orleans fans to breath again. Somehow, they must find <a rel=. 6-6

100. When a team makes a big jump like the Pacers did last season (from 42 to 48 wins), a consolidation year isn’t a surprise. If they get to 45, and a #5 seed, Indy fans should be happy. There’s grumbling about <a rel=. 8-6. Previous: 11th. Indiana pacers. 11. team

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