NBA Power Rankings: Heavy’s Top 10 for January 9


5. Memphis


Record: 23-14


Last week: 8th


How do you respond to two losses in Los Angeles? By going up to Oakland and pulling off an incredible comeback to beat the Warriors two nights later. Memphis' wins over Golden State and Utah showed that David Fizdale's team can win games in a variety of ways, instead of always have to rely on their usual "grit and grind" approach. Against the Warriors, Memphis called upon its offense to get back into the game and then combined that with stout defense to win in overtime. And against the Jazz, Memphis limited Utah to an effective field goal percentage of 45.1 percent. The Grizzlies are back on the road for two more games, against Oklahoma City and Houston, this week. (Getty)

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