After a month of NBA action, the league has seen its fair share of surprises, setbacks and standout performances. While some teams have been ravaged by injuries, others have capitalized on early-season momentum to solidify their status as contenders.
The Magic has leaned on defense to stay competitive without Paolo Banchero, with Franz Wagner emerging as a bona fide star. De’Aaron Fox has carried the Sacramento Kings, highlighted by a 60-point explosion against the Timberwolves. Meanwhile, the Rockets are turning heads in the Western Conference, showcasing a top-tier defense under Ime Udoka.
In the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers raced to a 15-0 start before being stopped by the reigning champion Celtics. Behind its balanced attack and a reloaded roster, Boston has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in this week’s power rankings. The Cavaliers remain a strong contender, while the Warriors and Thunder continue to shine in a competitive Western Conference.
On the other end of the spectrum, the Jazz and Pelicans have struggled to find their footing, both dealing with injuries and inconsistency. With plenty of basketball left to play, the pressure is mounting for underperforming teams to turn things around, especially the 76ers, who entered the season as aspiring contenders but sit at 2-11.
Here’s the list of all 30 NBA teams in the power rankings, from 1 to 30:
1. Boston Celtics (+275 odds to win NBA title on DraftKings Sportsbook)
2. Cleveland Cavaliers (+1200)
3. Golden State Warriors (+1500)
4. Oklahoma City Thunder (+475)
5. Houston Rockets (+6500)
6. Denver Nuggets (+1100)
7. Los Angeles Lakers (+2200)
8. Phoenix Suns (+1500)
9. Orlando Magic (+4500)
10. Minnesota Timberwolves (+1900)
11. Memphis Grizzlies (+4500)
12. Dallas Mavericks (+1300)
13. New York Knicks (+900)
14. Sacramento Kings (+7000)
15. Los Angeles Clippers (+6000)
16. Indiana Pacers (+6500)
17. San Antonio Spurs (+30000)
18. Miami Heat (+4000)
19. Detroit Pistons (+50000)
20. Atlanta Hawks (+50000)
21. Milwaukee Bucks (+3500)
22. Charlotte Hornets (+100000)
23. Portland Trail Blazers (+100000)
24. Brooklyn Nets (+100000)
25. Chicago Bulls (+100000)
26. Philadelphia 76ers (+2500)
27. New Orleans Pelicans (+15000)
28. Utah Jazz (+100000)
29. Toronto Raptors (+100000)
30. Washington Wizards (+100000)
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