The 2024–25 NBA season is entering the NBA All-Star break over the weekend, and the Oklahoma City Thunder appears to have a lock on that No. 1 spot heading into it. But, elsewhere, there’s been a lot of movement, with two former champs making their move up the standings.
With that in mind, here are the Rebanse NBA Weekly Rankings covering the week from February 3 to February 9.
(Note: Standings are up to February 9 only.)
1. Oklahoma City Thunder (42-9)
Thunder actually improved their point differential from +12.3 to an unfathomable +13.
2. Memphis Grizzlies (35-17)
Grizz doing all the winning with Ja Morant in and out of the lineup.
3. Cleveland Cavaliers (42-10)
Cavs still +10.3 but looking vulnerable a times.
4. Los Angeles Lakers (31-19)
LeBron in takeover mode for the red-hot Lakers.
5. Boston Celtics (37-16)
Three-point shooting down to 36.9% as defending champs looking… average at times.
6. Denver Nuggets (34-19)
Nuggets the lone team making 50% of all their shots so far.
7. Indiana Pacers (29-22)
Pacers doing just enough to get wins.
8. New York Knicks (34-18)
Knicks taking care of the ball (11.9 TOPG) and shooting well (49.3% FG)—both third-best in NBA.
9. Minnesota Timberwolves (30-23)
Anthony Edwards averaging 33.8 points in Wolves’ recent 8-2 stretch.
10. Los Angeles Clippers (29-23)
Clips’ defense looking shaky lately.
11. Houston Rockets (32-20)
Six straight losses have the Rockets tumbling.
12. Portland Trail Blazers (23-30)
Blazers getting contributions from nearly everyone in hot stretch.
13. Detroit Pistons (26-26)
Malik Beasley with 48 treys in last 10 games.
14. Phoenix Suns (26-26)
Suns setting again with Kevin Durant out with an injury.
15. Milwaukee Bucks (27-23)
Bucks in a world of hurt as Giannis Antetokounmpo is out until after the All-Star break
16. Dallas Mavericks (28-25)
Dominant Anthony Davis debut in win gives Mavs hope.
17. Golden State Warriors (26-26)
Jimmy Butler looked good in his own Dubs debut.
18. Sacramento Kings (26-26)
The Beam not being lit as much now in Sacramento.
19. Atlanta Hawks (25-28)
All-Star snub Trae Young still playing at an All-World level.
20. Miami Heat (25-25)
With Jimmy Butler drama over, Heat looking to move forward now.
21. San Antonio Spurs (22-28)
Spurs still blowing hot and cold, but win versus Bucks a statement.
22. Orlando Magic (26-28)
Stingy defense can’t compensate for Magic’s offensive struggles
23. Chicago Bulls (22-31)
Good offense can’t compensate for bad defense.
24. Philadelphia 76ers (20-31)
Sixers can’t find consistency with stars in and out of the lineup.
25. Toronto Raptors (16-36)
Raptors competing, which is a good thing.
26. Brooklyn Nets (18-34)
Rag-tag Nets squad not folding all in just yet.
27. Charlotte Hornets (13-36)
Razor-thin win over the Spurs keeps Hornets from another winless week.
28. Utah Jazz (12-39)
All that young talent going to waste in Utah.
29. New Orleans Pelicans (12-40)
Eight straight loses and counting.
30. Washington Wizards (9-43)
Wizards on track to tie sixth-worst 82-game losing season in NBA history.
