The 2024–25 NBA season is just about to enter the All-Star Weekend, and at this point, Western supremacy is starting to crystallize. Three of the five teams atop the Rebanse NBA Weekly Rankings are from the West, while six of the top 10 are Western Conference teams.
On that note, we present to you the Rebanse NBA Weekly Rankings covering the week from January 27 to February 2.
(Note: Standings are up to February 2 only.)
1. Oklahoma City Thunder (38-9)
Even after tough stretch, Thunder’s point differential still a league-best +12.3.
2. Memphis Grizzlies (32-16)
Offense (123.2 PPG) still clicking even with Ja Morant in and out of the lineup.
3. Cleveland Cavaliers (39-9)
Lost more games in the last two weeks than in the first three months.
4. Houston Rockets (32-16)
Shock loss to Nets after heartbreak against Memphis knocks Houston down two pegs.
5. Boston Celtics (34-15)
Cs still searching for consistency amidst a rough patch.
6. Los Angeles Clippers (28-20)
James Harden, All-Star, leading a balanced attack.
7. Los Angeles Lakers (28-19)
Lakers in a great stretch…. Then the AD-for-Luka trade happens.
8. Denver Nuggets (30-10)
Great passing (31.0 APG) and an all-time great big man propelling Denver.
9. Indiana Pacers (27-20)
Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton picking things up.
10. New York Knicks (32-17)
Knicks playing well, loss to Lakers notwithstanding.
11. Phoenix Suns (25-23)
Devin Booker on fire right now, while Kevin Durant is being Kevin Durant.
12. Minnesota Timberwolves (27-22)
Anthony Edwards doing some heavy lifting.
13. Milwaukee Bucks (26-20)
Bucks in a rough stretch—again.
14. Detroit Pistons (24-24)
Pistons have cooled off but are still playing pretty well.
15. Sacramento Kings (24-24)
After hot start to Doug Christie era, Kings now in a course correction.
16. Golden State Warriors (24-24)
Shades of 2021–22 Andrew Wiggins helping Dubs get dubs.
17. San Antonio Spurs (21-25)
Spurs still blowing hot and cold, but win versus Bucks a statement.
18. Dallas Mavericks (26-23)
What now for Mavs after stunning trade?
19. Portland Trail Blazers (20-29)
Another perfect week for the suddenly surging Blazers.
20. Atlanta Hawks (22-27)
Season-ending injury to Jalen Johnson a tough blow for up-and-down Hawks.
21. Miami Heat (24-23)
Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo carrying Heat amidst Jimmy Butler drama.
22. Orlando Magic (24-26)
Free fall continues for Magic, who can’t seem to score consistently lately.
23. Chicago Bulls (21-28)
Defense—119.8 OPPG—still a big problem.
24. Philadelphia 76ers (19-28)
Tyrese Maxey keeping the Sixers in the play-in hunt almost singlehandedly.
25. New Orleans Pelicans (12-37)
Trey Murphy III about the only bright spot for Pelicans.
26. Toronto Raptors (15-33)
Winning record in last 10 games should be reason to celebrate.
27. Charlotte Hornets (12-34)
LaMelo Ball All-Star snub likely a rebuke of Hornets’ putrid play.
28. Brooklyn Nets (16-33)
Nets on track for the lottery.
29. Utah Jazz (11-36)
Ditto.
30. Washington Wizards (7-41)
Two losing streaks of at least 15 games already this season.
