The Times' NBA rankings
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1. OKLAHOMA CITY (35-12) Westbrook blames Sefolosha for five-second violation, global warming. (2)


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2. MIAMI (29-14) Ray Allen (scoreless on 0-for-9 shooting) doesn’t have game vs. Pacers. (1)

3. SAN ANTONIO (38-11) Popovich could reprise “DNP—Old” for Duncan and Bryant at All-Star game. (3)

4. CLIPPERS (34-14) If Chris Paul isn’t available, can alter-ego Cliff come out and play? (4)

HOPING THE ACADEMY LOOKS UPON THEM MORE FAVORABLY

5. NEW YORK (30-15) Mike Woodson to coach, chaperone Carmelo Anthony at All-Star game (5)

6. GOLDEN STATE (30-17) Curry’s ankle is a bigger worry in Bay Area than morning fog at SFO. (6)

7. MEMPHIS (30-16) Trade takeaway: Small-market franchises still think small even with new CBA. (7)

8. CHICAGO (29-18) Bulls were last this short-handed when Tim Floyd was coach. (10)

9. INDIANA (28-19) Scary stuff: Pacers 2-0 against Heat and about to get back Danny Granger. (8)

10. BROOKLYN (28-19) A way-off-Broadway performance: Reserves carry Nets late in Bulls victory. (9)

11. DENVER (30-18) Andre Iguodala could turn out to be best player in Dwight Howard trade. (11)

12. ATLANTA (26-20) Horford, Smith preparing to spend All-Star break at Overlooked Hotel. (12)

ALONG FOR THE FREE CHAMPAGNE

13. UTAH (26-22) Breaking up Jazz now would be like taking John Coltrane out of his quartet. (14)

14. MILWAUKEE (25-21) Like Wayne and Garth, Bucks’ All-Star hopefuls admit: “We’re not worthy!” (13)

15. HOUSTON (26-23) James Harden soon to be Kevin Durant’s teammate again for a day. (15)

16. PORTLAND (24-23) Losses already getting old for rookie sensation Damian Lillard. (16)