1. Denver Nuggets (6-0) : When you are the reigning champs and go undefeated in week 1, you tend to stay at the top of the power rankings. The first line was completely dominant and the second line looks like it will be in great hands with Th4 x W4ll running the point. This is clearly the team to beat in the West. They have to big matchups against both the Heat and the Hawks in week 2, both could be potential finals matchups. Player to Watch: OG Grandpoppa - He averaged 40 pts and 10 assists per game in week 1... I dont need to say much else about that 2. Atlanta Hawks (6-0) : The Hawks had a big first week going undefeated ( with a big conference win vs the Heat) , All without one of the best players in Coach Denham. Both of their lines have been shown they can competitive against most teams in the East. They are on a collision course with the Denver Nuggets in week 2, It will likely be the game of the week. Player to Watch: Snype BH : The 7.5 million dollar man has shown to be worth every penny in week 1 averaging 25 pts and 13 assists per game while shooting a healthy 66% from the field 3. Miami Heat (5-1) : The Heat were one blown quarter away from being number 2 on this list. They have shown that they will be the other top team in the East with both of their lines showing they can win in lopsided fashion. They have a few tough matchups in week 2 with the aforementioned Nuggets and others but you can expect to see the Heat near the top of the power rankings for most of the season. Player to Watch: Two Lag Shots : This spot easily could have gone to xRICKOSHAY, but Lag Shots had two huge games that helped carry the Heat second line to big wins with averaging 23 pts, 4.5 steals and shooting 85% from the field. It will be interesting to see if he can carry this momentum into week 2. 4. Detroit Pistons (4-2) : The last team with a positive record in week 1. The Pistons were able to not fall too far behind the Heat in the Hawks near the top of the Competitive Eastern Conference. The bad news for the Pistons is that they also lost to both the Heat and the Hawks. If the Pistons can stay this consistent in the coming weeks they should be able to see them in the playoffs. Player to Watch: VenomonFire : This dude comes out here and drops a big fat 60 burger to basically carry his team to a win vs the Celtics. Averaging 37 pts per game is gona get your name on most lists. Lets see if he can keep this pace. 5. Sacramento Kings (3-3) : A very up and down week for the Kings. They had a couple of blow out wins, but also some blow out losses. The key for the Kings going forward is to find some more consistency. They have some talented players on their roster they just need to put it all together. After the Nuggets the West is wide open for the second best team, we will see if the Kings can take that spot. Player to Watch : Better Clutch : Theres a few guys who could of made this list, but Clutchs 3pt percentage and overall shooting % in their wins is definitely something to keep your eye on. 6. Dallas Mavericks (3-3) : First time owner Swift Solstice has gotten his team off to a relatively good start. Breaking even after a lot of doubter expecting them to implode early. We will see if they can keep it up in week 2 with a couple tough games. (Nuggets and the Heat being their biggest challenges). They have exceeded expectations to this point, lets see if they can keep it up. Player to Watch: CookEmUp Dimez : Shooters shoot, and dimez is shooter. averaging almost 28 pts per game so far and has been making plays with 8 assists per game as well. 7. San Antonio Spurs (2-4) : A couple of close losses are what put the Spurs where they are on these rankings. Luckily for the Spurs, they arnt to far behind for second place in the West and have some winnable games in week 2 Player to Watch: D Andoo - Win or lose , D Andoo is going to make plays. Averaging 31 pts and almost 9 assists while also averaging 5 steals a game, he is going to do everything he can to keep his guys in the game. 8. LA Lakers (2-4) : Overall a disappointing week for the Lakers. They had 2 close losses that with a few adjustments could be wins next time around. Its still early so theres plenty of time to turn it around in the battle for second place in the West Player to Watch : SWAYxFRESH954 : Swaggy has definitely been the bright spot on the Lakers in week 1. Going almost 28 pts and 11 assists per game and shooting at a solid %. 9. Philadelphia 76ers (2-4) : Not much to say in regards to the 76ers, they had a tough week and week 2 also has some tough teams. They are gona have to step it up. Player to Watch : Im Just a Squid : It wasnt his best week hes ever had, but he is going to be the force that makes the 76er engine run. He didnt take a single 3 point shot in week 1, I expect to see that change going forward 10. Charlotte Hornets (2-4) : Not a great week for the Hornets. They did win two games.. but the teams they beat are currently a combined 1-11. So some work needs to be done on the Hornets end if they are gona keep up in the East Player to watch : Just Djay - Had a big game against the Celtics scoring 36 pts to help his team to a big win. Lets see if he can build on that performance. 11. Golden State Warriors (1-5) : Good news, you are not the worst team in the league after a tough week 1. The bad news.... Week 2 isnt going to be much easier. Having to play 3 of the top 4 teams is never preferred, but perhaps the Warriors can prove they arnt the leagues punching bag and shock some people. Player to Watch : TBD : There really isnt a standout player from week 1 for the Warriors. guys like EveryThingNike1 and YungTickle have potential, but I need to see more before I can name any one person 12. Boston Celtics (0-6) : Well ..... it wasnt the best week in Boston thats for sure. Losing every game (including a big forfeit to the Nuggets). The upside is that they have a few winnable games in week 2 and really... its only up from here... maybe Player to Watch : Beta Dreams : Averaging 33 pts and 10 assists.... and they still lost every game... If he gets his shot % up a little (61%) there is no reason this team cant win a few games.
