The 2024–25 NBA Season is a third of the way in, and the Cleveland Cavaliers still keep winning—a sign that maybe they really are for real. Ditto with the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have the league’s second-best record at this point. The third team at the top isn’t much of a surprise, as they are gunning for back-to-back titles.
Take a look at the Rebanse NBA Weekly Rankings for November 25 thru December 1:
1. Cleveland Cavaliers (25-4)
Cavs making half their field goal attempts as they continue to cruise.
2. Oklahoma City Thunder (22-5)
NBA Emirates Cup loss aside, young Thunder are rolling with league-best D and point differential.
3. Boston Celtics (22-6)
Still the three-point kings, still winning.
4. Memphis Grizzlies (20-9)
Grizz are quietly the best scoring team in the league.
5. Dallas Mavericks (18-10)
A more engaged Luka Doncic is making magic again.
6. New York Knicks (18-10)
Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns finally looking like a handful.
7. Orlando Magic (18-12)
Huge 24-point comeback against Miami capped off a trying week for the Magic.
8. Houston Rockets (18-9)
Solid week for an emerging, dynamic Rockets squad.
9. Los Angeles Lakers (16-12)
LeBron James back from eight-day “personal break” and tearing it up again.
10. Milwaukee Bucks (15-12)
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s singular brilliance is undeniable.
11. San Antonio Spurs (15-13)
Spurs emerging behind Victor Wembanyama ascent. 10 blocks, anyone?
12. Los Angeles Clippers (16-13)
Clips still playing solid basketball with James Harden leading the way.
13. Indiana Pacers (13-15)
Pacers finally gaining traction, notch first perfect week.
14. Miami Heat (13-13)
Heat now going cold again.
15. Atlanta Hawks (14-15)
Stiff competition shooting down the Hawks.
16. Denver Nuggets (14-11)
Nikola Jokic continuing his MVP-level run for Denver.
17. Minnesota Timberwolves (14-13)
Wolves offense a no-pass mess, and that’s according to Anthony Edwards.
18. Sacramento Kings (13-16)
Back-to-back losses to the Lakers have the Kings skidding again.
19. Golden State Warriors (15-12)
Dubs got much-needed dub against Wolves, but struggles continue.
20. Phoenix Suns (14-13)
Suns still setting with bottom-third defense.
21. Chicago Bulls (13-16)
Big win vs. Celtics gives Bulls reprieve, but defense still ‘ole!’
22. Brooklyn Nets (11-17)
Nets being mid is actually a win already.
23. Detroit Pistons (12-17)
Still competing, but not yet good enough.
24. Philadelphia 76ers (9-17)
Four wins in five are an encouraging sign for woebegone Sixers.
25. Utah Jazz (7-20)
Young Jazz surprisingly taking great care of the ball, turning it over the fewest.
26. Portland Trailblazers (9-19)
Upset of Nuggets keep them from sliding down.
27. Charlotte Hornets (7-21)
Very few things going right for injury-riddled Hornets.
28. Toronto Raptors (7-21)
Six-game losing streak brings down the Raptors near the very bottom.
29. New Orleans Pelicans (5-24)
Injuries seem to have taken a toll on the Pelicans, who suddenly can’t win.
30. Washington Wizards (4-22)
League-worst defense, league-worst record—again.
