NBA Power Rankings: Heavy’s Top 10 for January 2


7. Boston


Record: 20-14


Last week: 6th


After winning in New York on Christmas Day, Boston completed a sweep of its season series with the Grizzlies by winning in Memphis Tuesday night. And while they did lose in Cleveland two nights later, Brad Stevens' team made its rally in the fourth quarter with All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas on the bench for most of that stretch. Thomas an an integral figure in Boston's win over Miami Friday night, scoring 52 points and becoming the first Celtic since Paul Pierce to score 50 points or more in a game. Boston's got three home games this week, beginning with Utah Tuesday night, will should at minimum help the Celtics keep pace with Toronto in the Atlantic Division race. (Getty)

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