NBA Eastern Conference Power Rankings - Week of December 11th

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Here are your Eastern Conference Power Rankings for the Week of Dec 11th, 2023.

1. Boston Celtics (16-5) - The Celtics went 2-1 last week, defeating the Bulls and 76ers, but fell to the Pacers in the In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals. The Celtics are 10-0 at home so far this season.

2. Orlando Magic (15-7) - Short week due to the In-Season Tournament, the Magic went 1-1 during the week, but are 8-2 over their last 10 outings.

3. Milwaukee Bucks (15-7) - Bucks also went 1-1 during the shortened week, and then fell to the high-scoring Indiana Pacers in the In-Season semifinals on Thursday. 

4. Philadelphia 76ers (14-7) - Philly enjoyed a 2-0 week, defeating the Hawks and Wizards. 

5. Indiana Pacers (12-8) - Got to show some love to the Pacers, who are the highest-scoring unit in the NBA at the moment. Indiana defeated the Giannis and the Bucks to advance to last Saturday's In-Season Tournament final, falling to a Mon-Star effort from Anthony Davis and the LA Lakers. 

6.  Cleveland Cavaliers (13-9) - 3-0 last week, with wins over the Pistons, Magic and Heat. This week the Cavs take on the Magic and a back-to-back with the Eastern Conference leading Celtics. 

7. New York Knicks (12-9) - Defeated the Knicks and then fell to the Bucks in the In-Season Tourney quarterfinals. 6-4 in their last 10 games.

8. Brooklyn Nets (12-9) - Nets have won their last three games, but this week has a trip out west to play the Kings, Suns and Nuggets, who are all near the top of the Western Conference standings.

9. Miami Heat (12-9) - A 1-2 record last week keeps the Heat in the 10 spot. A back to back with the Charlotte Hornets and a late week matchup vs. the Bulls loom for Miami.

10. Atlanta Hawks (9-12) - The Hawks are going in the wrong direction, 3-7 over their last 10 games. Atlanta has lost their last three games, allowing 123.6 ppg.

11. Chicago Bulls (9-14) - The Bulls move up a spot from last week after going 4-0 in their last four games. Bucks and Nuggets start off the Bulls week.

12. Toronto Raptors (9-13) - 4-6 in their last 10 games, the Raptors have lost three straight

13. Washington Wizards (3-18) - Losers of four straight, the Wizards are 1-9 in their last 10 outings. 

14. Detroit Pistons (2-20) - Bottom of the barrel of the Eastern Conference and the entire NBA. The Pistons losing streak now stands at 19 straight...with the Pacers and a back to back vs the 76ers this week. No one is coming to help Detroit. 

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