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Celtics Stay Number One, Jazz Enter Top Three

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We’re officially six weeks into the 2022-23 NBA season and it’s been an exciting start. Boston’s nine-game win streak came to an end last night, but they’re still the best team in the league right now. The Eastern Conference is loaded with talented teams this season and they’ve been beating up on each other early on. 

The Phoenix Suns are in our top five this weeks while other teams like the Atlanta Hawks have fell out of the top ten. NBA betting sites have the Celtics at (+500) to win the Finals this season.

NBA Power Rankings: Week 6

1. Boston Celtics (13-4)

The Boston Celtics nine game win streak came to an end last night vs the Chicago Bulls in a 121-107 loss. Regardless, Boston is still the best team in the NBA right now. They are averaging the second highest point per game of any team this season with (119.4) per. Jayson Tatum or Jaylen Brown have lead the Celtics in scoring in all of their games this season. Tatum averages (30.2) points per game, the sixth highest in the NBA amongst active players.

2. Milwaukee Bucks (12-4) 

Milwaukee was 1-3 in their last four games before their 119-111 win vs the Portland Trail Blazers last night. The team is still waiting for the return of all-star SG Khris Middleton. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks are first place in the Central Division. He leads the team in points (30.1) and rebounds (11.6) per game. Jrue Holiday is averaging seven assists for the first time since the 2018-19 season. Pat Connaughton made his return to the lineup after missing some time and the Bucks are still one of the best teams, even when they’re not at full strength.

3. Utah Jazz (12-7) 

The Utah Jazz are first place in the Western Conference with a half-game lead over the Suns, Nuggets, and Clippers. Utah are 6-1 at home this season and have a .500 record on the road at 6-6. Last night, the Jazz lost to the LA Clippers on the road, 121-114. Norman Powell had 30 points off the bench for the Clippers and Reggie Jackson had 27, going 50 percent from the field. Their next game is Wednesday at home vs the Pistons.

4. Phoenix Suns (10-6) 

Phoenix are first place in the Pacific Division and are second place in the…

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