Big scoring performances highlighted a week that saw margins tighten in the standings throughout the league. Ja Morant, LeBron James and Jayson Tatum were just a few that made headlines for their 50-point performances with valuable seeding on the line.
Meanwhile, the Warriors and Nets took a tumble, while the Mavericks and Bucks turned up the heat. Here’s where the NBA rankings stand at the start of a new week.
(Note: SI’s NBA staff is ranking every team from best to worst all season long, taking into account how each squad is currently playing.)
