NBA Power Rankings 2024-25: Thunder Rise to Top with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The Oklahoma City Thunder claim the top spot in the NBA rankings, fueled by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s impressive MVP-worthy performances this season
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Oklahoma City: The NBA Cup is just around the corner, and guess what? The Thunder have snagged the top spot in the latest power rankings. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on fire, and his recent 39-point game against Dallas really put him in the MVP conversation.
It’s wild to see how much SGA has grown. He mentioned how he had to adapt his game, especially being smaller. He’s really figured out how to score using angles and has become super confident in his shot. It’s paying off big time!
Then there’s the Boston Celtics, who are still a force with their crazy number of three-point attempts. They’re averaging over 51 a game! Jayson Tatum is leading the charge, and even though they didn’t make it far in the NBA Cup, they’ve got some easy matchups coming up.
And let’s not forget about the Cleveland Cavaliers. They’ve been lucky with injuries and are shooting lights out from beyond the arc. Evan Mobley’s ankle injury had fans worried, but he’s okay, which is a relief for the team.
Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks are hanging in there, but their recent loss to the Thunder showed they might have some ground to cover. They were missing P.J. Washington, which hurt their defense big time.
As for the New York Knicks, they’ve got a high-octane offense but need to tighten up their defense. They’ve made it to the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup, but they can’t afford to let Trae Young go off in their next game.
Memphis is climbing the ranks too, winning 9 out of their last 10 games. They’ve got a solid offense and defense, but they still have some pieces to figure out. It’ll be interesting to see how they perform against the Lakers soon.
Houston is treating their upcoming game against Golden State like a playoff preview. They’re eager to see how their young core performs under pressure. The Rockets are looking to make a splash in the postseason.
Golden State is in a bit of a dilemma with Jonathan Kuminga. He’s been given a chance to shine, but fans are still unsure if he’s the future star they need. He’s had some big games, but consistency is key.
Orlando is facing some tough times with injuries, losing Franz Wagner for a while. They’ve shown grit, but scoring might be a challenge until their key players return.
And the Timberwolves? They’ve turned things around after a rough start. They’ve been playing with pace and getting back on defense, which has made a huge difference in their game.
As the season rolls on, it’s clear that the competition is heating up. Teams are jockeying for position, and every game counts. Can the Thunder maintain their lead? We’ll have to wait and see!