As the NBA is set to tip off the five-game Christmas Day slate before continuing the rest of the season, the competition in both conferences intensifies. The Cleveland Cavaliers lead the rankings with just a few losses to top teams. The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Boston Celtics remain near the top.
The Memphis Grizzlies stick around the top five, finding momentum, even when Ja Morant has been injured. The Dallas Mavericks have also remained solid, even without Luka Doncic at times this season, who has since returned from a two-game injury absence.
While the top half features familiar faces, the Houston Rockets and New York Knicks have impressed with hard-nosed defense and balanced offenses. Karl-Anthony Towns has excelled for the Knicks, providing Jalen Brunson with a necessary co-star.
As the NBA gears up for a highly anticipated Christmas Day slate, these rankings offer a snapshot of the league’s current landscape, showcasing the teams in form and those still searching for their rhythm.
Here’s the list of all 30 NBA teams in the power rankings, from first to 30:
1. Cleveland Cavaliers: 26-4 (+1600 odds to win the NBA Finals on DraftKings Sportsbook)
2. Oklahoma City Thunder: 23-5 (+340)
3. Boston Celtics: 22-7 (+240)
4. Memphis Grizzlies: 20-10 (+2500)
5. Houston Rockets: 20-9 (+6000)
6. Dallas Mavericks: 19-10 (+1100)
7. New York Knicks: 19-10 (+1000)
8. Orlando Magic: 19-12 (+6000)
9. Denver Nuggets: 16-11 (+1400)
10. Milwaukee Bucks: 16-12 (+1800)
11. LA Clippers: 17-13 (+5500)
12. Golden State Warriors: 15-13 (+2000)
13. Miami Heat: 14-13 (+4500)
14. Los Angeles Lakers: 16-13 (+3500)
15. San Antonio Spurs: 15-14 (+40000)
16. Indiana Pacers: 15-15 (+11000)
17. Atlanta Hawks: 15-15 (+35000)
18. Minnesota Timberwolves: 14-14 (+3500)
19. Phoenix Suns: 14-14 (+3000)
20. Sacramento Kings: 13-17 (+20000)
21. Detroit Pistons: 13-17 (+100000)
22. Chicago Bulls: 13-17 (+100000)
23. Philadelphia 76ers: 10-17 (+3500)
24. Brooklyn Nets: 11-18 (+100000)
25. Portland Trail Blazers: 9-20 (+100000)
26. Toronto Raptors: 7-23 (+100000)
27. Charlotte Hornets: 7-22 (+100000)
28. Utah Jazz: 7-21 (+100000)
29. New Orleans Pelicans: 5-25 (+100000)
30. Washington Wizards: 4-23 (+100000)
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