Like votes straggling in from faraway precincts, weekly power rankings are making their way to the web. There's little change after a big win over Detroit and a big loss to Indiana. They remain bunched in 20's. John Schuhmann of NBA.com puts them at #22, up one; ESPN's Marc Stein drops them one to #23, Chris Colston of USA Today has them down three as #24 as does SI's Marty Burns who puts them at #26.
- Power Rankings: The Big Three -- Lakers, Celtics and ... - John Schuhmann - NBA.com
- Power Rankings: Celtics sneak past Lakers for No. 1 spot - Marc Stein - ESPN
- NBA power rankings: Lakers keep grasp on No. 1 spot - Chris Colston - USA Today
- Lakers seize top spot; Hawks climb to No. 3 - Marty Burns - Sports Illustrated
- BDL NBA Power Rankings: From sea to shining sea - J.E. Skeets - Ball Don't Lie
- Power Poll: Point guard play makes big difference - Sean Deveney - The Sporting News
- Knicks lookin' fixed; L.A. is No. 1 - Tony Mejia - Pro Basketball News
- 2008-2009 Hollinger Power Rankings - John Hollinger - ESPN
- NBA Power Rankings - FOX Sports