The Nets won three of their four games last week, all comfortably, and all with defense before losing in Orlando without Vince Carter. Those that rank the NBA every Monday took notice. NBA.com, SI.com and USA Today all have the Nets up to No. 17, while ESPN has them at 18. ESPN's Marc Stein and SI's Paul Forrester are anxious to see what Rod Thorn does at the trading deadline.
- Lakers Earn the No. 1 Spot - John Schuhmann - NBA.com
- Lakers rise to No. 1 after perfect road trip - Marc Stein - ESPN
- Lakers cement standing; Spurs rise - Paul Forrester - Sports Illustrated
- Sizing up team MVPs at All-Star break - Chris Colston - USA Today
- 2008-2009 Hollinger Power Rankings - John Hollinger - ESPN
- NBA Power Poll: Lakers are OK without Bynum - Sean Deveney - The Sporting News
- BDL NBA Power Rankings: Going back to Cali, Cali - J.E. Skeets - Ball Don't Lie
- NBA Power Rankings - Doug Word - Athlon Sports