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NBA Power Rankings: Two Weeks Out from the Playoffs

Less than two weeks remain in the NBA regular season, and there is still plenty on the line. Teams continue to clinch in playoff spots, are looking to avoid the play-in tournament.

  1. Oklahoma City Thunder
    • 2024-25 record: 64-12
    • Next games: @ HOU (Apr. 4), vs. LAL (Apr. 6), vs. LAL (Apr. 8)
    • The Thunder are on an 11-game winning streak and hold a commanding 14.5 game lead in the West. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30+ in 13 of his last 16 games.
  2. Cleveland Cavaliers
    • 2024-25 record: 61-15
    • Next Games: @ SA (Apr. 4), vs. SAC (Apr. 6), vs. CHI (Apr. 8)
    • The Cavs have reached 60 wins, and currently hold a 5-game lead for the East’s top seed. Jarrett Allen dominated the Clippers with 25 points on 11-of-12 shooting.
  3. Boston Celtics
    • 2024-25 record: 56-20
    • Next games: vs. PHX (Apr. 4), vs. WAS (Apr. 6), @ NYK (Apr. 8)
    • The defending champs are 14-2 since March 1, peaking at the right time for another title run.
  4. Los Angeles Lakers
    • 2024-25 record: 46-29
    • Next games: vs. GS (Apr. 3), vs. NO (Apr. 4), @ OKC (Apr. 6)
    • The Lakers’ rollercoaster week featured back to back buzzer-beater wins and losses before a dominant 134-point win in Memphis. They remain a serious threat in the West.
  5. Houston Rockets
    • 2024-25 record: 50-27
    • Next games: vs. OKC (Apr. 4), @ GS (Apr. 6), @ LAC (Apr. 9)
    • Houston’s elite transition play and defense have made for a strong season, but they struggle with inconsistent shooting.
  6. Denver Nuggets
    • 2024-25 record: 47-30
    • Next games: @ GS (Apr. 4), vs. IND (Apr. 6), @ SAC (Apr. 9)
    • Nikola Jokic put up 61 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists against the Timberwolves.
  7. Golden State Warriors
    • 2024-25 record: 44-31
    • Next games: @ LAL (Apr. 3), vs. DEN (Apr. 4), vs. HOU (Apr. 6)
    • The Warriors are 17-2 when Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler III are both on the court.
  8. New York Knicks
    • 2024-25 record: 48-28
    • Next games: @ ATL (Apr. 5), vs PHX (Apr. 6), vs. BOS (Apr. 8)
    • The Knicks are focused on Jalen Brunson’s health as he recovers from an ankle sprain.
  9. Indiana Pacers
    • 2024-25 record: 45-31
    • Next games: vs. UTAH (Apr. 4), @ DEN (Apr. 6), vs. WAS (Apr. 8)
    • The Pacers put up 162 points and win by more than 50 points against the Wizards.
  10. Minnesota Timberwolves
    • 2024-25 record: 44-32
    • Next games: @ BKN (Apr. 3), @ PHI (Apr. 5), @ MIL (Apr. 8)
    • The Timberwolves have won 7 of their last 10 games and are currently No. 6 in the West, outside of the Play-In tournament.
  11. LA Clippers
    • 2024-25 record: 44-32
    • Next games: vs. DAL (Apr. 4), vs. DAL (Apr. 5), vs. SA (Apr. 8)
    • Winners of 8 of their last 10 games, the Clippers are pushing to escape the play-in and secure a top-6 seed.
  12. Memphis Grizzlies
    • 2024-25 record: 44-32
    • Next games: @ MIA (Apr. 3), @ DET (Apr. 5), @ CHA (Apr. 8)
    • The Grizzlies have dropped to the 8th seed amid a 4-game skid, losing 8 of their last 10.
  13. Detroit Pistons
    • 2024-25 record: 42-34
    • Next games: @ TOR (Apr. 4), vs. MEM (Apr. 5), vs. SAC (Apr. 7)
    • The No. 4 seed may be out of reach for the Pistons with the Pacers having a two-game lead in the standings and the head-to-head tiebreaker.
  14. Milwaukee Bucks
    • 2024-25 record: 41-34
    • Next games: @ PHI (Apr. 3), @ MIA (Apr. 5), @ NO (Apr. 6)
    • Damian Lillard is still out of the lineup, and the Bucks have fallen to No. 6 in the East since his injury.
  15. Dallas Mavericks
    • 2024-25 record: 38-39
    • Next games: @ LAC (Apr. 4), @ LAC (Apr. 5), vs. LAL (Apr. 9)
    • Anthony Davis is back, and the Mavericks are 5-1 with him in the lineup. He hit a game-winner against the Hawks and put up 34 points in the win. He has averaged 20 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks in his 6 games as a Mavericks. They have moved up to the 9th seed in the West.
  16. Sacramento Kings
    • 2024-25 record: 36-40
    • Next games: @ CHA (Apr. 4), @ CLE (Apr. 6), @ DET (Apr. 7)
    • The Kings have lost their last 3 games and are in danger of falling out of the Play-In tournament.
  17. Phoenix Suns
    • 2024-25 record: 35-41
    • Next Games: @ BOS (Apr. 4), @ NYK (Apr. 6), vs. GS (Apr. 8)
    • Kevin Durant will be out for the next week with an ankle sprain, and the Suns have lost their last 4 games and remain 1 game back of the final Play-In spot.
  18. Orlando Magic
    • 2024-25 record: 37-40
    • Next games: @ WAS (Apr. 3), vs. ATL (Apr. 8), vs. BOS (Apr. 9)
    • The Magic have won 6 of their last 10 games and are 7th in the East.
  19. Atlanta Hawks
    • 2024-25 record: 36-40
    • Next games: vs. NYK (Apr. 5), vs. UTAH (Apr. 6), @ ORL (Apr. 8)
    • The Hawks have won 4 of their last 10 games and are 8th in the East.
  20. Miami Heat
    • 2024-25 record: 35-41
    • Next games: vs. MEM (Apr. 3), vs. MIL (Apr. 5), vs. PHI (Apr. 7)
    • The Heat are surging with 6 straight wins, including a 21-point win against Boston.
  21. Chicago Bulls
    • 2024-25 record: 34-42
    • Next games: vs. POR (Apr. 4), @ CHA (Apr. 6), @ CLE (Apr. 8)
    • Colby White won Eastern Conference Player of the Month, averaging 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists in March.
  22. Portland Trail Blazers
    • 2024-25 record: 33-43
    • Next games: @ TOR (Apr. 3), @ CHI (Apr. 4), vs. SA (Apr. 6)
    • The Blazers technically have a chance at making the Play-In, but it would take a miracle.
  23. San Antonio Spurs
    • 2024-25 record: 32-44
    • Next games: vs. CLE (Apr. 6), @ POR (Apr. 6), @ LAC (Apr. 8)
    • Stephon Castle is one of the top Rookie of the Year candidates this season.
  24. Toronto Raptors
    • 2024-25 record: 28-48
    • Next games: vs. POR (Apr. 3), vs. DET (Apr. 4), @ BKN (Apr. 6)
    • The Raptors have been eliminated from the playoffs and will use their final games of the season to see how Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley pair together on the court.
  25. Philadelphia 76ers
    • 2024-25 record: 23-50
    • Next games: vs. MIL (Apr. 3), vs. MIN (Apr. 5), @ MIA (Apr. 7)
    • A nine-game losing streak keeps Philly focused on preserving their top-six protected draft pick.
  26. Brooklyn Nets
    • 2024-25 record: 25-51
    • Next games: vs. MIN (Apr. 3), vs. TOR (Apr. 6), vs. NO (Apr. 8)
    • The Nets have called up Gonzaga March Madness legend, Drew Timme from the G-League and has averaged 13 points and 6 rebounds on 61% shooting in three games with the Nets.
  27. New Orleans Pelicans
    • 2024-25 record: 21-55
    • Next games: @ LAL (Apr. 4), vs. MIL (Apr. 6), @ BKN (Apr. 8)
    • The Pelicans have shut down CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson for the season.
  28. Charlotte Hornets
    • 2024-25 record: 19-57
    • Next games: vs. SAC (Apr. 4), vs. CHI (Apr. 6), vs. MEM (Apr. 8)
    • The Hornets currently have the third-worst record in the NBA and would want to stay bottom three to improve their lottery odds.
  29. Washington Wizards
    • 2024-25 record: 17-59
    • Next games: vs. ORL (Apr. 3), @ BOS (Apr. 6), @ IND (Apr. 8)
    • The Wizards currently have the second-worst record in the NBA and would want to stay bottom three to improve their lottery odds.
  30. Utah Jazz
    • 2024-25 record: 16-61
    • Next games: @ IND (Apr. 4), @ ATL (Apr. 6), vs. POR (Apr. 9)
    • The Jazz currently have the worst record in the NBA.
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