More than a month into the NBA season, things are finally starting to settle down.
Some teams that got off to surprisingly quick starts have fallen back to earth, while others who continue to prove their naysayers wrong.
And as the dust settles, the NBA Power Rankings are going back to the future, with Western Conference teams once again setting the pace among the league's elite teams.
While Los Angeles' two powerhouses lead the way, teams like the Mavericks, Nuggets, and Rockets are also off to good starts.
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