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Piston Powered NBA Power Rankings: Week 4

By Duncan Smith

Nov 17, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy talks to his team during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit won 104-99. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy talks to his team during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit won 104-99. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 23, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) reacts after getting called for a foul in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Hornets defeated the Kings 127-122 in OT. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) reacts after getting called for a foul in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Hornets defeated the Kings 127-122 in OT. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

84. After a 3-0 week, it looks like the Sacramento Kings have found their level. They’ve lost three of their last four, all three in close fashion, including a 127-122 overtime loss at the Charlotte Hornets where they led by 22 points in the second half and 17 points at the beginning of the fourth quarter.. 5-10. Previous: 25th. Sacramento Kings. 25. team

team. 89. The Milwaukee Bucks remain one of the strangest teams in the NBA. They were supposed to be a defensive powerhouse, but so far this season have the second worst defense in the league, yielding 107.6 points per 100 possessions. Only the New Orleans Pelicans are worse. That said, they have the capacity to jump up and bite you, as the Detroit Pistons can tell you after falling 109-88 to the Bucks on Monday.. 6-8. Previous: 16th. Milwaukee Bucks. 24

34. The Portland Trail Blazers may have issues closing out fourth quarters, as the Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons can attest to, but they do have some fight in them. They were predicted to be the worst team in the Western Conference by some (granted, that was before we got to see how awful the Lakers are) but have shown flashes of the great young talent their roster possesses. This season won’t be pleasant for the Blazers, but there are brighter days ahead.. 6-10. Previous: 26th. Portland Trail Blazers. 23. team

22. team. 86. The feisty Minnesota Timberwolves keep hanging around and don’t seem ready to go away just yet. They’re not going to be in the playoff mix, but it’s good that the young Timberpups are getting competitive minutes. Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins are the future of this franchise, and the more meaningful time on the floor they can get the better.. 6-8. Previous: 23rd. Minnesota Timberwolves

Previous: 19th. Denver Nuggets. 21. team. 73. The Denver Nuggets have lost four games in a row, and tempers seem to be flaring in the Mile High City. In the waning moments of a 110-93 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, head coach Mike Malone and rookie point guard <a href=. 6-9

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