The rebirth of the old Golden State Warriors never happened. We knew Klay Thompson would miss most of the season. But the five-time defending West champs still had (arguably) the league's most impactful players on each end of the floor, along with an additional All-Star that could give their offense a new element.

Then the season started, and the Warriors lost their first two games by a total of 47 points. And in Game 4, with his team trailing the Phoenix Suns by 29 points, Stephen Curry suffered a broken hand that will have him on the shelf for at least three months.

So yes, after just two weeks, we can count the Warriors (1-5) out. And while we already know the team - the Los Angeles Lakers (5-1) - that will take their playoff spot, there remains a ton of intrigue up and down the West standings, with the Dallas Mavericks (4-2) and Phoenix Suns (4-2) looking like teams that could end their own playoff droughts.

The Eastern Conference is a little more academic, though the Miami Heat are already turning some heads. They rise to No. 5 in this week's rankings, with a very interesting trip out West starting Tuesday.

Plus-Minus Players of the Week

Teams of the Week

Make It Last Forever: Miami (3-0) -- The Jimmy Butler era is off to an undefeated start and the Heat are one of two teams that ranks in the top 10 on both ends of the floor.

Miami (3-0) -- The Jimmy Butler era is off to an undefeated start and the Heat are one of two teams that ranks in the top 10 on both ends of the floor. Something Just Ain't Right: Chicago (1-3) -- The Bulls managed to beat the injury-depleted Pistons (at home, by six), but they dropped games to the Knicks, Cavs and the even-more-depleted Pacers.

East vs. West

Movement in the Rankings

High jumps of the week: Indiana (+8), Miami (+8), Three teams (+6)

Indiana (+8), Miami (+8), Three teams (+6) Free falls of the week: Golden State (-8), Houston (-7), Denver (-6)

Week 3 Team to Watch

Miami -- The Heat take their 5-1 record out on a three-game trip, visiting the Nuggets on Tuesday, the Suns on Thursday, and the Lakers on Friday.

Previously...

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Pace: Possessions per 48 minutes (League Rank)

OffRtg: Points scored per 100 possessions (League Rank)

DefRtg: Points allowed per 100 possessions (League Rank)

NetRtg: Point differential per 100 possessions (League Rank)

The league has averaged 103.0 possessions (per team) per 48 minutes and 105.8 points scored per 100 possessions this season.

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