With the NBA Cup’s knockout round on the horizon, the league’s power structure is coming into focus as the regular season continues. The Boston Celtics have claimed the top spot in the rankings with a 17-4 record, buoyed by the seamless reintegration of Kristaps Porzingis. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers are still thriving at 19-3 while leaning on Donovan Mitchell, one of the league’s top defenses, and key contributions from their depth.
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets have dominated defensively in the Western Conference, creating a compelling rivalry at the top of the standings. Under head coach Ime Udoka, the Rockets have made massive strides and are turning heads across the league. The Orlando Magic complete the top five, showcasing one of the NBA’s brightest young rosters.
In the middle tier, teams like the Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies are working to maintain momentum while managing injuries. The Mavericks have proven they can win without Luka Doncic but have only gotten better now that he’s back. Meanwhile, Ja Morant’s return has lifted the Grizzlies. The Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns are battling for consistency to stay in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race.
At the bottom of the rankings, teams like the New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards struggle with injuries and roster cohesion. Both franchises are facing uphill battles in a difficult start to the season. As the NBA Cup knockout stage approaches, the focus will remain on how contenders solidify their positioning while others search for solutions.
Here’s the list of all 30 NBA teams in the power rankings, from first to 30:
1. Boston Celtics: 17-4 (+230 odds to win NBA title on DraftKings Sportsbook)
2. Cleveland Cavaliers: 19-3 (+1400)
3. Oklahoma City Thunder: 16-5 (+425)
4. Houston Rockets: 15-7 (+5500)
5. Orlando Magic: 15-8 (+4500)
6. Dallas Mavericks: 14-8 (+1100)
7. Memphis Grizzlies: 14-8 (+3500)
8. New York Knicks: 13-8 (+950)
9. Golden State Warriors: 12-8 (+1700)
10. Denver Nuggets: 11-8 (+1300)
11. Los Angeles Clippers: 14-9 (+5000)
12. Milwaukee Bucks: 11-9 (+2000)
13. Phoenix Suns: 12-8 (+1900)
14. Los Angeles Lakers: 12-9 (+2500)
15. San Antonio Spurs: 11-10 (+50000)
16. Miami Heat: 9-10 (+4500)
17. Minnesota Timberwolves: 10-10 (+3000)
18. Atlanta Hawks: 11-11 (+60000)
19. Indiana Pacers: 9-13 (+13000)
20. Sacramento Kings: 10-12 (+11000)
21. Brooklyn Nets: 9-13 (+100000)
22. Detroit Pistons: 9-14 (+100000)
23. Chicago Bulls: 9-13 (+100000)
24. Portland Trail Blazers: 8-14 (+100000)
25. Toronto Raptors: 7-15 (+100000)
26. Charlotte Hornets: 6-15 (+100000)
27. Philadelphia 76ers: 5-14 (+100000)
28. Utah Jazz: 4-17 (+100000)
29. New Orleans Pelicans: 4-18 (+60000)
30. Washington Wizards: 2-17 (+100000)
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