The NBA season is in full swing, and there are some surprising teams at the top and bottom of the standings. Here are the Power Rankings for the 2023-2024 season, based on the latest results, stats, and news.
1. Minnesota Timberwolves (17-4)
The Timberwolves are the best team in the league right now, with a balanced and explosive offense, and a dominant and stingy defense. Anthony Edwards is a superstar in the making, averaging 28.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game, while Rudy Gobert is a defensive anchor, leading the league in blocks (3.1) and rebounds (15.8) per game. The Wolves have won six straight games and 16 of their last 18, and they have the best net rating (+7.3) in the league1.
2. Milwaukee Bucks (20-7)
The Bucks are back to being a powerhouse in the East, after a slow start to the season. Giannis Antetokounmpo is having another MVP-caliber season, averaging 29.4 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game, while shooting a career-high 37.8% from three-point range. The Bucks have the best offense in the league, scoring 118.9 points per 100 possessions, and they have won five straight games, including a blowout win over the Warriors2.
3. Los Angeles Lakers (16-8)
The Lakers are the champions of the first-ever NBA Cup, after beating the Celtics in a thrilling final in Las Vegas. LeBron James was named the MVP of the tournament, averaging 25.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 9.4 assists per game, while Anthony Davis was a force on both ends of the floor, averaging 24.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game. The Lakers have a tough schedule ahead, but they have shown that they are still a contender in the West2.
4. Philadelphia 76ers (19-8)
The 76ers are quietly having a great season, with a solid offense and a suffocating defense. Joel Embiid is playing like a beast, averaging 27.8 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game, while shooting 52.4% from the field and 40.9% from three-point range. Ben Simmons is also having a bounce-back season, averaging 16.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 8.6 assists per game, while playing elite defense. The Sixers have won four of their last five games, and they are only two games behind the Bucks in the East1.
5. Boston Celtics (16-11)
The Celtics are the only unbeaten team at home, with a 10-0 record at TD Garden. They have a balanced and versatile team, with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Jalen Brunson leading the way. Tatum is averaging 25.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game, while Brown is averaging 24.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. Brunson is having a breakout season, averaging 18.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game, while shooting 50.8% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range. The Celtics have a round-robin week ahead, with five games against the Cavs and Magic1.
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