NBA Sixth Man Rankings: Knicks J.R. Smith Back In Top Five

RANK	PLAYER	RUNDOWN	RECENT
1		JAMAL CRAWFORD, G, LA CLIPPERS: It has been mentioned a few times here, but J-Crossover’s No. 1 spot in the table is truly up for grabs next week if he doesn’t pick things up. This week, he put up just 12 points per game on 41 percent shooting, including 25 percent from the arc. That will not get it done.	1
2		KEVIN MARTIN, G, OKLAHOMA CITY: Martin’s March could be described in one word: efficient. In 15 games, he took more than 12 shots just once and less than nine shots just three times. He kept it up this week, putting up 14.6 points per game with 51 percent shooting on 9.7 shots in three wins.	2
3		J.R. SMITH, G, NEW YORK: It has been a while since Smith has been on this list, and his shrinking shooting percentage had a lot to do with that. Not anymore as he put up a stellar 21.6 points in March, and 30.6 points just this week. The best part? He shot over 50 percent in each game.	–
4		JEFF GREEN, F, BOSTON: Whether starting or subbing, Green is in the middle of the best stretch of his NBA career. His 7.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game this week indicate his ability to do more than just score. He also had the game-winner in Cleveland on a 21-point night Wednesday.	5
5		GORDON HAYWARD, F, UTAH: The Jazz are trying to grab a berth in the West playoffs, and despite Hayward’s 14.5 points on 51 percent shooting this week, Utah was only able to go 2-2 during that stretch. The Jazz have, however, halted a four-game skid with two consecutive wins.	3

DROPOUTS: J.J. Redick, G, Milwaukee (4).

FIVE TO WATCH: Ryan Anderson, F, New Orleans; Vince Carter, G-F, Dallas; Wilson Chandler, F, Denver; Manu Ginobili, G, San Antonio; Jarrett Jack, G, Golden State.

Tim Faklis is the editor of TJFHoops.com, and covers the NBA for SheridanHoops.com. Click here to follow him on Twitter.