NBA And CBA Power Rankings (as of 2/11)

NBA Power Rankings (as of 2/11)

 1. San Antonio (40-12) - The Spurs' winning streak came to an end when they got scorched in Detroit on Friday, but they won the race to 40 wins in Brooklyn on Sunday. That probably doesn't affect Gregg Popovich's conservative approach to Tim Duncan's and Manu Ginobili's day-to-day status, but it doesn't hurt. So don't be surprised if neither sees action before the break. Either way, Tony Parker's got this. 

 2. Oklahoma City (39-12) - The Thunder are back to winning more than one game in a row and, after holding the Suns to 69 points on Sunday, are back in the top five defensively for the first time since Week 2. So it's a good time for another meeting with the champs, which comes Thursday. Going back to Game 2 of The Finals, they've allowed the Heat to score 112 points per 100 possessions over five games. They'll be tested at Utah and against the Heat, leading into the All-Star break. 

 3. Miami (34-14) - LeBron James is on a ridiculous run, shooting 55-for-77 (71 percent) and averaging 31.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 6.0 assists as the Heat have won five straight. And since he completed avoided the cold/flu that ran through the Miami locker room last week, it's fair to wonder if he's human. Dwyane Wade (52 percent, 24.8 points, 6.0 boards, 5.8 assists) hasn't been too bad either. 

 4. Denver (33-19) - The Nuggets' road trip is only halfway done, but it's already been fascinating. First, they came a missed Wilson Chandler three from having all nine guys in double-figures in Cleveland on Saturday. Then, they fell in triple-OT in Boston on Sunday, with Andre Miller pulling up for a three to win with plenty of time left on the clock. He's now 9-for-41 (22 percent) on threes this season. Tougher stretch on the road started with the 3OT loss to Boston Sunday and the Raptors and Nets next on the road heading into the break. 

 5. L.A. Clippers (36-17) - They didn’t play that well during their Grammy road trip, going 3-4 (with one more game Monday night in Philly) but the return of Chris Paul and what he did to the Knicks reminds you how much they missed him. Eric Bledsoe had a huge game (27 points, six rebounds, six steals and three blocks) in Orlando on Wednesday, but he's back where he belongs -- the bench -- with the return of Chris Paul. And the Clippers' bench provided a huge lift in Sunday's win in New York. Bledsoe was active, Jamal Crawford was on fire, and Grant Hill helped keep Carmelo Anthony in check down the stretch. 

CBA Power Rankings (as of 2/11)

1. Indiana (21-3) - What an eight days for Indiana, both for better and for worse. Last Saturday, IU dropped Michigan in a thrilling home game. On Thursday, it was upset at Illinois on an ugly last play. On Sunday, it beat Ohio State in one of the most impressive road performances of the season. Call it a wash. 

 2. Miami (FL) (19-3) - Miami blew out North Carolina in Coral Gables this week, remaining perfect in games in which stars Reggie Johnson and Durand Scott have both been available. The rest of the Hurricanes' February is stuffed with eminently winnable games. It's time to believe in them. 

 3. Duke (21-2) - The Blue Devils barely escaped Boston College with a win, and an ugly win at that. Their defense is still struggling without injured forward Ryan Kelly, but it should be enough to handle bitter rival UNC at home Wednesday. 

 4. Michigan (21-3) - The Wolverines were bound to take a few losses in Big Ten play, but the one they suffered at Wisconsin on Saturday -- which followed Ben Brust's game-tying half-court buzzer-beater -- will go down as one of the toughest to swallow. Up next is Tuesday's rivalry game at Michigan State. 

 5. Florida (19-3) - Florida's sudden shooting slump in the first half at Arkansas cost the Gators their perfect SEC record, but it's clear that Billy Donovan's team is still the overwhelming favorite to win the SEC. K