We’re nearing the NBA season’s halfway point and the top three teams in the league are still the same ones that came out of the gate on fire. And, at this point, there’s a good chance they’ll be the top three teams for many more weeks to come. On that note, here is our Rebanse NBA Weekly Rankings covering the week from January 6 to January 12.
(Note: Standings are up to January 12 only.)
1. Cleveland Cavaliers (33-4)
Win over Thunder + 12-game winning streak solidifies the Cavs at no. 1.
2. Oklahoma City Thunder (31-6)
It took the league’s best team to snap OKC’s 15-game winning run.
3. Boston Celtics (27-11)
Still the best after the Cavs and Thunder.
4. Houston Rockets (25-12)
Topped 3-0 week with huge win over Grizz.
5. Memphis Grizzlies (24-14)
Ended the week with a huge win thanks to the returning Ja Morant.
6. Indiana Pacers (21-18)
Tyrese Haliburton suddenly looking like an All-Star again.
7. Denver Nuggets (22-15)
Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook emerging as the unlikeliest dynamic duo.
8. Los Angeles Clippers (20-17)
Clips still doing it as a team.
9. Los Angeles Lakers (20-16)
Wildfires in LA keeping the Lakers at bay at the moment.
10. New York Knicks (25-14)
Karl-Anthony Towns leading the NBA in rebounds one of the season’s surprises.
11. Sacramento Kings (19-19)
Doug Christie appears to have unlocked the Kings’ offense.
12. Milwaukee Bucks (20-16)
Roller-coaster season continues as Bucks up again with Giannis back.
13. Detroit Pistons (20-19)
Cade Cunningham, All-Star.
14. Orlando Magic (22-18)
Magic struggling of late, but Paolo Banchero’s return could be boost it needs.
15. Dallas Mavericks (22-16)
Mavs doing it by committee without Kyrie Irving and Luca Doncic.
16. Miami Heat (20-17)
Do Butler ain’t doing it, so Tyler Herro and the rest of the Heat are stepping up.
17. Minnesota Timberwolves (20-18)
Up-and-down Wolves fighting their way up with Anthony Edwards leading the way.
18. San Antonio Spurs (18-19)
Suddenly, Spurs can’t make a stop for their life.
19. Atlanta Hawks (19-19)
Young Hawks showing growing pains.
20. Philadelphia 76ers (15-21)
Sixers playing better, but injuries still linger.
21. Golden State Warriors (19-19)
Steph Curry still not getting enough help from Warriors’ youngsters.
22. Phoenix Suns (18-19)
Back-to-back wins to end the week give Suns life back.
23. Chicago Bulls (18-19)
Lonzo Ball’s return this season has been a bright spot.
24. Portland Trail Blazers (13-25)
Youthful Blazers still inconsistent.
25. Brooklyn Nets (13-25)
Lotter-bound Nets are well-coached, but talent isn’t top-tier.
26. Utah Jazz (9-28)
Lauri Markkannen and Walker Kessler look like building blocks of a good team.
27. Charlotte Hornets (8-27)
LaMelo Ball can be fun to watch but isn’t much at all.
28. Toronto Raptors (8-31)
Just a bad team.
29. New Orleans Pelicans (8-31)
Just another bad team.
30. Washington Wizards (6-30)
The worst of the worse.
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