NBA power rankings, odds to win title

NBA power rankings, odds to win title: Thunder, Cavs, Celtics rolling
A week before the NBA's trade deadline, USA TODAY Sports looks at where teams stand and their chances of winning the title:
NBA power rankings 2024-25: Thunder remain on top while Rockets vault up to second after dominating week
The Rockets announced their presence as a title contender this week, but everyone is still chasing Oklahoma City in the West. 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (37-8, Last Week No. 1). The Thunder went 3-2 in this stretch of games without either Chet Holmgren or Isaiah Hartenstien,
NBA Power Rankings: Red-hot Rockets leapfrog ice-cold Celtics while Cavs, Thunder set for anticipated rematch
Since about the second week of the season, the NBA's best teams -- in some order -- have been the Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics. Well folks, it's time to make room for the Houston Rockets,
NBA power rankings: Surging Rockets face sliding Celtics, Grizzlies longest win streak
The Thunder split their four games since beating Cleveland in a rematch of the league’s top two teams. They got back on track Sunday with a 118-108 win at Portland after a rare home loss to Dallas in the second of a back-to-back. OKC is 20-3 at home.
OKC Thunder Lineups Rank Among the Best in NBA
Whether it be five, three or two-man lineups, the Oklahoma City Thunder has some of the best performing groups across all 30 NBA teams.
NBA Power Rankings: Knicks, Rockets rise toward top as we hand out second-quarter grades
The Thunder and Cavaliers continue to earn straight A's, while the Pelicans and Wizards may need to stay after school.
NBA Championship Odds Mid-Season Update: Celtics and Thunder Lead
The Boston Celtics aim for back-to-back NBA titles, challenged by the formidable Oklahoma City Thunder. Ben and Donnie break down the current odds market.
NBA Insider: Rockets Unlikely to Get Involved in De'Aaron Fox Trade amid Rumors
Despite sitting in second place in the Western Conference and boasting a haul of future draft picks, the Houston Rockets ...
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‘Not a fluke’: As Rockets (32-14) navigate season’s second half, Ime Udoka is a believer
We are over halfway through now, and our record is what it is,” Ime Udoka says of the Rockets (32-14). “It is not just a ...
Houston Rockets Showed Two-Way Prowess in Second Cavs Win
The Houston Rockets just completed a two-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the NBA's top team, at least record-wise. The ...
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein credits Clippers' Tyronn Lue for his development
Josue Pavon is an Associate Editor and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer for ClutchPoints. Josue got his start as a ...
Rockets Amen Thompson feeling like Kobe after game-winner
HOUSTON — "That was my first game-winner! I feel like Kobe," said 21-year-old Amen Thompson in a quote circulating among ...
Rockets Have No Reason to Make Big Trade Before Deadline
The Houston Rockets are playing their best basketball of the year, beating the two best teams in the Eastern Conference in each of their last three games. They ...
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Cason Wallace of the OKC Thunder selected to NBA Rising Stars roster
For the second year in a row, OKC Thunder's sophomore guard has been named to the NBA's Rising Stars game during All-Star weekend.
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Former Oregon guard Dillon Brooks matches Rockets franchise record in win over Celtics
Former Oregon basketball star Dillon Brooks was unstoppable Monday night, taking down defending NBA champions in a thrilling ...