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It took a while, but we got a new No. 1 in this week's edition of NBA power rankings.

Or, maybe we ought to call it an old No. 1. Or a new, old No. 1.

There's a change at the top. That's the point.

There are changes elsewhere, too, as the Chicago Bulls went streaking, the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies continued falling apart, and the San Antonio Spurs kept on keeping on.

As always, these rankings are designed to reflect the league's hierarchy as it exists now. Based on team record, advanced metrics and gut feeling, the idea is to organize these clubs into an order defined by current potency. Injuries matter, and recent play counts for a little extra—though full-season performance is still highly relevant.