It’s been a week since the All-Star break of the 2024–25 NBA season, and there’s been plenty of action as teams look to make a push towards the playoffs. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the two teams that have led these rankings for much of the past three months are still on top, with another familiar face getting back to the top three.
That being said, here’s the Rebanse NBA Weekly Rankings covering the week from February 17 to February 23.
(Note: Standings are up to February 23 only.)
1. Oklahoma City Thunder (45-10)
Thunder’s point differential (+13.2) still increasing is mighty impressive.
2. Cleveland Cavaliers (46-10)
Cavs the only other team with a double-digit point differential (+11.2)
3. Boston Celtics (40-16)
Celtics on a five-game winning run and surprisingly doing it with topnotch D.
4. Memphis Grizzlies (37-19)
Tied with Cavs for most potent offense at 122.8 PPG.
5. Los Angeles Lakers (34-21)
Luka Doncic looked like Luka Magic against Denver, but losses to Jazz and Hornets were bad.
6. Denver Nuggets (37-20)
Nuggets coasting on a nine-game blitz when Luka Magic happened.
7. New York Knicks (37-19)
Knicks defense regressing, but Mitchell Robinson’s impending return might change that.
8. Indiana Pacers (31-23)
Indy getting it done without much fanfare outside Indiana.
9. Detroit Pistons (30-26)
Tobias Harris and Malik Beasley providing veteran leadership and outside sniping.
10. Milwaukee Bucks (31-24)
Bucks starting to play well again, but Bobby Portis suspension undermines bench.
11. Los Angeles Clippers (31-23)
Clips in a bad stretch, but Kawhi Leonard looking health must be a promising sign.
12. Minnesota Timberwolves (31-26)
Minny starting to show teeth defensively.
13. Houston Rockets (35-22)
Young Rockets being felled by inconsistency and are struggling to close out game
14. Golden State Warriors (29-27)
Jimmy Butler has energized these Warriors, particularly Stephen Curry.
15. Portland Trail Blazers (24-33)
Blazers are 14-13 after falling to 10-20 at the 30-game mark of the season.
16. Phoenix Suns (27-29)
Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal proving to be lacking.
17. Dallas Mavericks (31-26)
Injuries and Luka fallout torpedoing Mavs’ season.
18. Sacramento Kings (28-28)
Good offense undermined by bad defense.
19. Atlanta Hawks (26-30)
Jalen Johnson’s season-ending injury exposing Hawks’ lack of playmaking after Trae Young.
20. Miami Heat (26-28)
Tyler Herro making a star leap, but wins coming in trickles still.
21. San Antonio Spurs (24-30)
Wemby news a bummer for struggling Spurs.
22. Orlando Magic (28-30)
Magic defense still tough nut to crack, but offense is struggling.
23. Brooklyn Nets (21-35)
Nets in play-in territory is already a win at this point.
24. Chicago Bulls (22-35)
Second-worst defense in the NBA (120.6 OPG) hurting Bulls.
25. Philadelphia 76ers (20-36)
Joel Embiid has been so-so when he plays, Paul George has been underwhelming.
26. Toronto Raptors (17-39)
Raptors just don’t have enough at this point.
27. Utah Jazz (14-42)
Home win against the Lakers a bright spot for gloomy season.
28. New Orleans Pelicans (13-43)
Entering “not much to talk about” territory.
29. Charlotte Hornets (14-41)
Officially at “not much to talk about” territory.
30. Washington Wizards (9-46)
Ditto.
