Celtics Holding Strong Near Top of NBA Power Rankings With Heat Close Behind

Welcome back to the NBA power rankings — the Heat are cruising, the Hornets are surprising, the Pistons are disappointing, and the Knicks aren’t doing much of anything because the “mecca of basketball” has asbestos falling from the ceiling.

Lots of storylines are swirling around the league this opening week. Some make you raise an eyebrow, while others just make you shake your head.

Let’s get to the rankings.

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