NBA, Power Rankings

NBA Power Rankings: Thunder Make Shocking Leap, Lakers Jump, Warriors Fall
The NBA season is about a third of the way over and by now ... The Cavaliers come in at the No. 2 spot for my rankings but that isn't a slight against them. Cleveland is off to a great start to the season and has shown to be a formidable opponent in ...
Bucks Drop in New NBA Power Rankings Despite Recent Success
Even though the Bucks have won two out of their last three games, Bleacher Report dropped them in their most recent power rankings. They moved from eighth to seventh in the power rankings. That is a bit surprising considering they haven't hit a big losing streak.
NBA Power Rankings: Grizzlies rise; Wolves tumble; plus the perfect gift for all 30 teams
Cleveland has made it to the best record in the league through 30 games. And all the Cavs really could use is some better work on the glass, as they rank only 19th in rebound percentage. This is a team with high-minute small guards and not a lot in the way of athletic size off the bench. But we’re nitpicking here.
NBA power rankings 2024-25: A Christmas wish for every team, with Oklahoma City still No. 1
With a light week of games due to the NBA Cup, there wasn’t a lot of movement in the rankings, but with their Cup win Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks keep climbing in the weekly NBC Sports NBA Power Rankings.
Lakers Rise in Fresh NBA Power Rankings Following Thrilling Warriors Win
The Los Angeles Lakers have had a bit of a roller coaster ride this season. They started out as one of the best teams in the entire league after a 10-4 start. JJ Redick was getting a lot of praise for how he was starting out his coaching career.
NBA power rankings: Should NBA Cup championship game loss drop OKC Thunder from No. 1?
The Cavs have won their last four with the third one coming against the NBA Cup champion Bucks, 124-101, in Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points in the win. Cleveland remains the only NBA team shooting at least 50% from the field (50.5%) and at least 40% from 3 (40.5%).
NBA Power Rankings Week 8: Bucks, Thunder meet in NBA Cup championship
Our NBA Power Rankings for Week 8 as the Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder clash in the NBA Cup championship.
Pacers Only Jump Slightly in NBA Power Rankings Despite Recent Winning Ways
The Indiana Pacers won five straight games and six out of seven prior to taking on the Thunder on Thursday evening. They were one of the hottest teams in the league. During that span of seven games, the Pacers had the seventh-best defensive rating in the league.
Cleveland Cavaliers Maintain Position In Latest Power Rankings
It's hard to argue that the Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the top teams in the NBA right now. Bleacher Report agrees with ...
NBA rookie rankings: How Rookie of the Year race shapes up after Jared McCain injury
Who will win the NBA Rookie of the Year award? The race is wide-open, especially with Jared McCain now out of the 76ers' ...
NBA Fantasy Power Rankings: Victor Wembanyama dominates during Week 9
Last week featured the Bucks winning the NBA Cup, but more amazing action soon followed. This week’s edition of the Fantasy ...
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NBA power rankings and odds: Bucks climb after beating Thunder for Cup title
The hottest team in the league, Milwaukee has moved up in the Eastern Conference – fifth place just 1½ games behind third-place New York – and climbed into the top six in the USA TODAY Sports NBA ...
Thunder win their 9th consecutive game with a win over the Pacers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied his career high with 45 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-114 victory over the ...
3 biggest winners from a Lakers Christmas Day victory over the Warriors
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors in a Christmas Day thriller on Wednesday. Here are the three biggest ...
West-leading Thunder win ninth straight, cool off Pacers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 45 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied past the Indiana Pacers 120-114 on Thursday ...