Week 14 Power Rankings

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Separation Week

Both teams are coming off resounding 8-1 victories, and if it weren't for the recent injury to Chris Paul, we'd be calling this a sure-fire Concludings preview. The 'Dancers look like the best team in the league, but you never know what will happen in the Ski Town Skirmish!

Week 14 was a big conference weekend in the WFBL. Park City and Zermatt gave themselves more breathing room at the top of the standing, New York and Maracaibo did their part in staking claims to playoff spots, and Rigby's loss coupled with Nephi's unraveling has Salt Lake knocking on postseason's door. There are 4 weeks remaining. Only 2 playoff spots are what we would consider secure (Park City and Twin Falls). It's time to separate the contenders from the pretenders.


Team, Rank, (Previous), Record

1 (1) 69-54-3
The A-Boms defied all odds and stretched their winning streak to 7 weeks with an 8-1 dismantling of Richmond. But it was a costly victory, as EBP favorite Chris Paul suffered a knee injury and will miss the rest of the regular season and possibly the playoffs. Is this the end of the Abominable Dynasty?

2 (3) 73-51-2

Park City just continues to show their dominance. With wins in 5 of their last 6 weeks, including victories of 7-2, 6-3, and two 8-1's, Durant, Wade, and Co. are creating a bigger separation each week between them and the rest of the Wasatch. They surely will not show mercy to the injury-riddled A-Boms this week.

2 (2) 65-58-3
Make it six in a row for the surprising Kings. Despite the victory over Udorn, New York still sits 4 games out of first. But you know that they, as well as the other contenders in the World, have to know that with 4 weeks left, the regular season title and first-round bye are not out of reach just yet.

4 (6) 67-54-5
After losing three of four since their 5-week win streak, the Gators bounced back with a resounding victory—albeit over (spoiler alert!) last place St. George. A playoff spot is all but a lock for Duncan and crew, but that first-round bye may be harder to come by: all four remaining games for Twin Falls are against teams contending for a playoff spot.

5 (8) 65-57-4
Don't look now, but after four straight losses, Los Iguanas have won 3 of 4 and have climbed their way back into 2nd place in the World. With Chris Paul's injury, could it be the Igs who make a late-season rally for the first-round bye, while Zermatt plays the role of choke artist?

6 (5) 65-59-0
Udorn blew a golden opportunity to get a leg up on the race for the final playoff spot in the World, losing 4-5 to the Kings. The good news is they only lost by one game and are still in the hunt to make the postseason. The big difference between this year's Jai-Rai squad and those of years past? Only two 5-4 victories this whole season.

7 (4) 59-64-3
Did the Butchers just get knocked out of the playoffs? It sure feels that way. 10 games out of first and 6 out of the final playoff spot, Richmond is in win-big-or-else mode from here on out. A healthy Carmelo Anthony would do wonders in keeping their playoff hopes alive.

8 (7) 59-63-4
The Good News: Ribgy's still got that last playoff spot. The Bad News: Tony Parker, Carlos Boozer, and Chris Kaman all suffered injuries last week. The Good News: Steph Curry has been a big lift at SG, and can slide over to the point. The Bad News: Salt Lake (yes, Salt Lake!) is breathing down their necks, only 3.5 games back.

9 (11) 57-68-1
How do you win only 2 of your last 6 but somehow creep within striking distance of a playoff berth? Why, you play in the Wasatch Conference, that's how! Could a sub-.500 team make the playoffs in the Wasatch, while a team like New York or Udorn gets left out with a winning record?

10 (9) 53-69-4
Bayside may have only won 2 of their last 10, but by gummit, they ain't the worst team in the league, and they can hang their hats on that! But it is safe to say that they're probably out of playoff contention. Set your sights on that elusive tote bag!

11 (10) 54-70-2
Oh, Nephi. The Power Rankings holds a special place in their hearts for you. You're 6 games out of the playoffs with 4 weeks to go, and 2 teams ahead of you. What will the Stratagem do? Throw in the towel or make a final push for decency?

12 (12) 53-70-3
Six straight losses for the once-unbeatable franchise. Don't cry for the U-Dogs, though, as their 3 winnable games in their next 4 (Richmond, at Bayside, at Nephi) could help them lift themselves up from the bottom of the standings.


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