The Smart-Effect is paying dividends in Boston. The Celtics moved up in the NBA Power Rankings from #19 to #12, in large part because of Brad Stevens' move of putting Marcus Smart into the starting-5.
The Raptors recaptured the #1 slot with an 8-game winning streak. The Nuggets are in second place after going on a 5-game winning streak. Philadelphia has gone 8-of-9, and with the addition of Jimmy Butler, they have moved up three spots to #6.