Overview
- The Week 15 list from NBA.com’s John Schumann elevates 33-11 Detroit to the top spot, replacing previously No. 1 Oklahoma City.
- Oklahoma City has dropped three of its last five games, including a 103-101 loss to Toronto on Sunday.
- Schumann notes the Thunder are 13-9 since a 24-1 start, with recent home losses to the Hornets and Pacers.
- After opening 7-0 against teams above .500, the Thunder are 6-7 against that group since, reflecting tougher results versus quality opponents.
- San Antonio falls from No. 3 to No. 4, sitting 8-8 since Christmas with losses to the Jazz, Grizzlies and Pelicans, and faces a week at Houston and Charlotte before hosting Orlando, while OKC hosts the Pelicans then visits the Timberwolves and Nuggets.