As John Schuhmann of NBA.com writes: "They were a Carter 30-footer against Atlanta from going 0-4." He dropped the Nets one place to #17, citing improving defense. ESPN's Marc Stein notes only one team, the 1955-56 Knicks, finished with a better record on the road than at home. He too has them at #17. Chris Colston of USA Today puts them one place higher, citing Devin Harris' efficiency rating. The Sez looks back at preseason expectations and is happy where his team stands.
- Parity Week - John Schuhmann - NBA.com
- Power Rankings: Celtics sinking, Pistons back in top 10 - Marc Stein - ESPN
- Lakers surpass Celtics for top spot - Chris Colston - USA Today
- NBA Power Rankings - John Galinsky - FOX Sports
- Sussman Sez: Year of the Ox - Gary Sussman - New Jersey Nets
- Lakers take over top spot; Spurs, Pistons rise - Chris Mannix - Sports Illustrated
- Links: The Dirty 30 - Lang Whitaker - SLAM
- Power Poll: It's official ... NBA no-longer two-team show - Sean Deveney - The Sporting News