NBA Power Rankings: Week of Feb. 23, 2009

30. Los Angeles Clippers

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Baron Davis #1 of the Los Angeles Clippers argues with referee Bill Spooner #22 after Clippers Ricky davis was ejected from the game against Phoenix Suns at the Staples Center on February 18, 2009 in Los Angeles, Californi

29. Washington Wizards

CLEVELAND - APRIL 30: Caron Butler #3 of the Washington Wizards celebrates a 88-87 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on April 30, 2008 in Cleveland

28. Sacramento Kings

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 22: Kevin Martin #23 of the Sacramento Kings moves the ball against the Charlotte Bobcats during the game at Bobcats Arena on February 22, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Kings won 116-115. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ac

27. Memphis Grizzlies

NEW YORK - JANUARY 23: O.J. Mayo #32 of the Memphis Grizzlies goes up for a shot during the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden January 23, 2009 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloa

26. Oklahoma City Thunder

LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 10: Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thundergoes up for a shot over Lamar Odom #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers on February 10, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 105-98. NOTE TO USER: User expres

25. Minnesota Timberwolves

BOSTON - FEBRUARY 01: Head coach Kevin McHale of Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to a call on one of his players in the second half against the Boston Celtics on February 1, 2009 at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeated the Min

24. Toronto Raptors

ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Chris Bosh #4 of the Toronta Raptors scores during a game against the Orlando Magic on November 18, 2008 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or usin

23. Charlotte Bobcats

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 20: Gerald Wallace #3 of the Charlotte Bobcats reacts during their game against the Orlando Magic at Time Warner Cable Arena on February 20, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees

22. New Jersey Nets

NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 21: Vince Carter #15 of the New Jersey Nets looks on against the New Orleans Hornets on January 21, 2009 at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Hornets defeated the Nets 102-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknow

21. Golden State Warriors

DALLAS - JANUARY 28: Stephen Jackson #1 of the Golden State Warriors during play against the Dallas Mavericks on January 28, 2008 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and

20. Indiana Pacers

SAN ANTONIO - JANUARY 20: Forward Troy Murphy #3 of the Indiana Pacers takes a shot against Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs on January 20, 2009 at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by d

19. New York Knicks

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 23: Nate Robinson #4 of the New York Knicks high-fives the crowd after scoring a basket against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden February 23, 2009 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that,

18. Milwaukee Bucks

MILWAUKEE - FEBRUARY 09: Ramon Sessions #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks brings the ball upcourt against the Houston Rockets on February 9, 2009 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks defeated the Rockets 124-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly a

17. Chicago Bulls

CHICAGO - FEBRUARY 12: Tyrus Thomas #24 of the Chicago Bulls dunks the ball against the Miami Heat on February 12, 2009 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Heat defeated the Bulls 95-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agreees tha

16. Detroit Pistons

CLEVELAND - FEBRUARY 22: Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons brings the ball up court against the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 22, 2009 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 99-78. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ackno

15. Philadelphia 76ers

PHILADELPHIA - APRIL 27: Thaddeus Young #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers lays the ball up against the Detroit Pistons in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2008 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia,

14. Miami Heat

CHICAGO - FEBRUARY 12: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat shoots a free-throw against the Chicago Bulls on February 12, 2009 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Heat defeated the Bulls 95-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agreees

13. Phoenix Suns

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Shaquille O'Neal #32 of the Phoenix Suns smiles from the bench during the basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second quarter at the Staples Center on February 18, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NOT

12. Atlanta Hawks

OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 16: Mike Bibby #10 of the Atlanta Hawks takes a jump shot against the Golden State Warriors during the game on January 16, 2009 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. The Warriors won 119-114. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowled

11. Dallas Mavericks

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16: Jason Kidd #2 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles up court against the New York Knicks on November 16, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or u

10. Utah Jazz

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 14: Carlos Boozer #5 of the Utah Jazz celebrates after a basket in front of Jared Dudley #4 of the Charlotte Bobcats during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on November 14, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Stree

9. New Orleans Hornets

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 30: Tyson Chandler #6 of the New Orleans Hornets dunks the ball against the Washington Wizards on December 30, 2008 at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by

8. Houston Rockets

NEW YORK - JANUARY 26: Aaron Brooks #0 of the Houston Rockets dribbles against the New York Knicks on January 26, 2009 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this

7. Portland Trailblazers

DALLAS - FEBRUARY 04: Brandon Roy #7 of the Portland Trail Blazers during play against the Dallas Mavericks on February 4, 2009 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/o

6. Denver Nuggets

DENVER - NOVEMBER 18: Nene #31 of the Denver Nuggets takes a free throw against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Pepsi Center on November 18, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Bucks 114-105. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

5. San Antonio Spurs

SAN ANTONIO - JANUARY 31: Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs on January 31, 2009 at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consen

4. Orlando Magic

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 20: Head coach Stan Van Gundy of the Orlando Magic reacts with players Jeremy Richardson #32 Tony Battie #4 Dwight Howard #12 and Rashard Lewis #8 during their game against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena on Febr

3. Boston Celtics

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 06: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 6, 2009 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or usi

2. Cleveland Cavaliers

DENVER - DECEMBER 19: Ben Wallace #4, Delonte West #13 and LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talk during a break in the action against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 19, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.The Cavaliers defeated the Nu

1. Los Angeles Lakers

BOSTON - FEBRUARY 05: Kobe Bryant #24, Derek Fisher #2 and Sasha Vujacic #18 of Los Angeles Lakers celebrate their overtime win against the Boston Celtics on February 5, 2009 at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Lakers defeated the Celtic