NBA power rankings: Thunder, Cavaliers to battle for No. 1

NBA Power Rankings: Rockets Top 5?
The only teams ahead of the Rockets in the power rankings were the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder. The Rockets are back in action t
NBA power rankings: Thunder, Cavaliers to battle for No. 1; Rockets crack top 5
The Oklahoma City Thunder reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the latest power rankings after defeating the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics.
NBA Power Rankings: Knicks surging ahead of showdown vs. Thunder, Lakers climbing as LeBron turns 40
The Cleveland Cavaliers are absolutely, 100%, without a doubt worthy of the No. 1 spot in the first 2025 edition of the NBA Power Rankings. But there's just one problem -- the Oklahoma City Thunder. OKC has rattled off 13 straight wins (as long as you,
NBA power rankings: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder are on big winning streak
Here are the USA TODAY Sports NBA power rankings at the turn of the calendar, with resolutions each team should carry into 2025.
NBA power rankings: Cavaliers on collision course with Thunder. Kings and Lakers climbing
Two teams have opened up big leads in their respective conferences while others jockey for playoff position as midseason approaches.
NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Alexandre Sarr takes top spot after hot December run
After being named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month, Alexandre Sarr took the top spot in the latest Rookie Wire Power Rankings.
NBA Power Rankings: Rockets Dip After Back-to-Back Losses?
The Houston Rockets have dropped their last two games after winning four in a row following their elimination from the NBA Emirates Cup in the semifinal against
NBA Power Rankings: Thunder, Cavaliers enjoy 10-plus win streaks; Jokic, Wemby battle
Out East, the Cleveland Cavaliers have won 10 in a row. It's only fitting that the league's best two teams are red-hot as they prepare to square off on national television this up
NBA history tells us we’re on a Thunder-Cavs collision course to the Finals
Would Cavaliers and Thunder fans be happy with coin-flip odds to make the NBA Finals? Because that might be what each team is dealing with right now. According to Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers on The Athletic Daily NBA Show,
OKC Thunder Claim Top Spot in NBA Power Rankings
The Thunder took down the reigning champion Boston Celtics behind a near-perfect second half and stifling defense down the stretch. With a 30-5 overall record, there’s hardly any holes to poke in Oklahoma City across the board.
NBA Power Rankings Week 11: Thunder controlling title pursuit amid historic win streak
The Thunder have won 15 straight games and look like the clear title favorites at the top of the NBA power rankings.
NBA Fantasy Power Rankings: Nikola Jokić erupts in Week 11
Play Fantasy Basketball on Yahoo! > Last week in the NBA featured some great basketball for the New Year, but that wasn’t the ...
Miami Heat Fall In This Week's Power Rankings
The Miami Heat had a rough week. This week, the Heat slipped to No. 14 in the NBA power rankings. Last week, they were No. 9.
NBA Power Rankings: Knicks, Timberwolves on the rise as the ball drops on 2024
Before we step into 2025, let's take stock of where each NBA team stands, from the top (Cavs) to bottom (Pels).
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Bucks Notes: Injured Deadline Targets, Trade Proposal for Star, Power Rankings Drop
After a disappointing post-NBA Cup run, the Milwaukee Bucks are looking to potentially improve the roster via trade. However, two of their prime targets have be ...
Spurs Take a Leap in First Power Rankings of 2025
The San Antonio Spurs punched up in the standings this past week and were rewarded with a rise in the NBA.com Power Rankings.
NBA Power Rankings: Where do Joel Embiid, Sixers stand in the East?
Here are the latest power rankings in the NBA as it's time to evaluate where Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76es stand in ...
Tennessee basketball ranked No. 1 for fifth consecutive week
Tennessee (14-0, 1-0 SEC) opened Southeastern Conference play last week. The Vols were victorious in their SEC opener against ...
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Power ranking all 14 NFL playoff teams
With the regular season over, there are now 14 NFL teams left standing. But while they are hoping to win Super Bowl LIX and lift the Lombardi Trophy, that dream will only become a reality for one team ...