ORLANDO, Fla. ESPN released this weeks NBA power rankings as the league aims to return to play later this month. Touting the best recording in the league at 53-12 before the pause, the team will have a tough schedule to the championship. Philadelphia 76ers: With Ben Simmons hurt, and the season was shut down the season looked grim for the 76ers. Miami Heat: With the return of star Jimmy Butler the Heat have a good chance of having a successful return. With 41-24 record, the squad has a tough road ahead of them with games against the Bucks and the Raptors.