Hawks climb to No. 2; Lakers slide

It was tough week to be atop the Power Rankings. As the Celtics got knocked down by the Hawks and Pacers, the Lakers were getting popped by the Nuggets and Rockets. But when you are the standard by which the league measures itself, you're going to get every team's "A" game. And after almost three weeks, it may be that a few of those challengers -- the Hawks and the Nuggets -- have an "A" game to bring every night. They had better if they hope to remain in the upper echelon, because it's hard to play with a target on your back.

(All stats and records are through Nov. 15.)

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