Sekou Smith, http://www.nba.com, October 28, 2014As the new season rolls in, the fans always have a discussion, who shall win the title this year? As such, and as always, we release our own Power Ranking for the start of this season. How things will actually pan out, we will have to wait and see. One thing is for sure - we are going to have a great season.
1. Cleveland Cavaliers
Last Season: 33-49; third in the Central division, missed the playoffs
2. Oklahoma City Thunder
Last Season: 59-23; first in the Northwest division, lost in the Western Conference Finals
3. San Antonio Spurs
Last Season: 62-20; first in the Southwest division, won the title
4. Los Angeles Clippers
Last Season: 57-25; first in the Pacific division, lost in the Western Conference Semifinals
5. Golden State Warriors
Last Season: 51-31; second in the Pacific division, lost in the Western Conference playoffs first round
6. Portland Trail Blazers
Last Season: 54-28; second in the Northwest division, lost in the Western Conference Semifinals
7. Dallas Mavericks
Last Season: 49-33; forth in the Southwest division; lost in the Western Conference playoffs first round
8. Chicago Bulls
Last Season: 48-34; second in the Central division, lost in the Eastern Conference playoffs first round
9. Houston Rockets
Last Season: 54-28; second in the Southwest division, lost in the Western Conference playoffs first round
10. Phoenix Suns
Last Season: 48-34; third in the Pacific division, missed the playoffs
11. Boston Celtics
Last Season: 25-57; forth in the Atlantic division, missed the playoffs
12. Toronto Raptors
Last Season: 48-34; first in the Atlantic division, lost in the Eastern Conference playoffs first round
13. Memphis Grizzlies
Last Season: 50-32; third in the Southwest division, lost in the Western Conference playoffs first round
14. Utah Jazz
Last Season: 25-57; fifth in the Northwest division, missed the playoffs
15. Washington Wizards
Last Season: 44-38; second in the Southeast division, lost in the Eastern Conference semifinals
16. Miami Heat
Last Season: 54-28; first in the Southeast division, lost in the Finals
17. Brooklyn Nets
Last Season: 44-38; second in the Atlantic division, lost in the Eastern Conference semifinals
18. Charlotte Hornets
Last Season: 43-39; third in the Southeast division, lost in the Eastern Conference playoffs first round
19. Milwaukee Bucks
Last Season: 15-67; fifth in the Central division, missed the playoffs
20. Orlando Magic
Last Season: 23-59; fifth in the Southeast division, missed the playoffs
21. Denver Nuggets
Last Season: 36-45; third in the Northwest division, missed the playoffs
22. Atlanta Hawks
Last Season: 38-44; forth in the Northeast division, lost in the Eastern Conference playoffs first round
23. Los Angeles Lakers
Last Season: 27-55; fifth in the Pacific division, missed the playoffs
24. New York Knicks
Last Season: 37-45; third in the Atlantic division, missed the playoffs
25. Detroit Pistons
Last Season: 29-53; forth in the Central division, missed the playoffs
26. New Orleans Pelicans
Last Season: 34-48; fifth in the Northwest division, missed the playoffs
27. Indiana Pacers
Last Season: 56-26; first in the Central division, lost in the Eastern Conference Finals
28. Sacramento Kings
Last Season: 28-54; forth in the Pacific division, missed the playoffs
29. Philadelphia 76ers
Last Season: 19-63; fifth in the Atlantic division, missed the playoffs
30. Minnesota Timberwolves
Last Season: 40-42; third in the Northwest division, missed the playoffs
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