NBA Rodgers Ratings (jan. 14)

Through games on Jan 13th

1. Philadelphia
2. Chicago
3. Atlanta (this will likely change)
4. Miami
5. Denver
6. OKC
7. Los Angeles Lakers
8. Orlando
9. San Antonio
10. Indiana
11. Portland
12. Los Angeles Clippers
13. Dallas
14. Cleveland
15. New York Knicks
16. Utah
17. Minnesota
18. Memphis
19. Houston
20. Phoenix
21. Boston
22. Milwaukee
23. Golden State
24. New Orleans
25. Toronto
26-t. New Jersey/Sacramento
28. Washington
29. Detroit
30. Charlotte

On the Rise
Dallas and the Knicks both rose 7 spots.

Falling
Toronto fell 8 places; Boston and Phoenix fell 6 each

The Lakers rose more than I expected considering the opponents we played against. If we win most of our games coming up we should be ranked even higher since we will be playing against some of the top teams in the league.

Lakers' D is great statistically, and they're winning as a team. Interestingly, OKC is a team that stands out as "should be higher," but it's mostly its defense that has it bumped "so low." I mean, sixth is good, and that's second best in the West. Could be something to watch though. How do the Lakers and the Thunder Ds develop as the season goes on? And can the Laker O improve to match?