NBA Power Rankings: Can Lakers, Nets flip the switch for the stretch run?

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12. Dallas Mavericks

It’s been the Luka Doncic show in Dallas this season and they’re currently a top 5 team in the Western Conference, trying to hold off the Denver Nuggets. However, without a legit second option, it’s going to have to be Luka or nothing for this team.

Should this team lose in the first round of the playoffs again, it could make for an interesting offseason in Dallas.

11. Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets are a team to keep a close eye on. They could be getting healthy at the right time and as long as Nikola Jokic is playing at an MVP-level, they’re going to be a force in the Western Conference.

And if Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. return for their playoff run, I’m not counting this team out.