JamFans Power Rankings

The season is set to open Tuesday, and as usual I have waited until just before the season to release my NBA Power Rankings after getting at least a chance to see how the different teams are sizing up during the preseason. So here goes. 1- Los Angeles Lakers - Andrew Bynum is the very big difference between last years roster and this year's team. Everyone is healthy. Ariza and Farmar are both much improved. Look for them both to be starters during the season. 2- Boston Celtics - They lost Posey but should have enough to make a repeat trip to the finals. 3- New Orleans Hornets - Chris Paul and company should improve even more. Having a great preseason, winning often, and the games aren't even close. 4- Houston Rockets - Had an enormous unbeaten run last year without Yao. With the addition of Ron Artest they should be a force in the west. 5- Detroit Pistons - Great defense, but can they find a way to score more. They are second worst in the league in scoring durin...