NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant return powers Nets' rise; Lakers, Celtics fall; Knicks just keep winning

All year long we scoff at pundits proclaiming "if the season ended today ..." and following up with a shocking revelation. Well, we're getting to the time where "if the season ended today" is starting to become a reality, with everyone keeping a much closer eye on the standings. The play-in games are a little less than a month away, with heated races for virtually every playoff spot in both conferences.