
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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