NBA power rankings: Thunder, Cavaliers to battle for No. 1

Thunder Climb to Top of NBA Power Rankings Amid Long Winning Streak
Amid their long winning streak, the Oklahoma City Thunder climbed to the top of the recent NBA power rankings.
OKC Thunder Claim Top Spot in NBA Power Rankings
The Thunder took down the reigning champion Boston Celtics behind a near-perfect second half and stifling defense down the stretch. With a 30-5 overall record, there’s hardly any holes to poke in Oklahoma City across the board.
Why OKC Thunder's victory over Boston, winning streak should strike fear in NBA
The Thunder dismantled a murderer's row this past week. Timberwolves. Clippers. Knicks. Celtics. And OKC didn't need anything crazy to do so. Scary.
NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers and Thunder are 1-2 entering Wednesday’s showdown
Injuries in Dallas, drama in Miami and a superstar returning for the Clippers impact the latest ranking of all 30 NBA teams.
NBA power rankings: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder are on big winning streak
Here are the USA TODAY Sports NBA power rankings at the turn of the calendar, with resolutions each team should carry into 2025.
What will 2025 bring for OKC Thunder and NBA? We make 25 bold predictions
Will the OKC Thunder win the NBA title? Who will win major awards? Here are 25 predictions across the league for 2025.
Four OKC Thunder Defenders Among the NBA's Best in Defensive Rating
Oklahoma City has three players who rank in the top 10 in defensive rating among players in the NBA with at least 25 games played.
NBA history tells us we’re on a Thunder-Cavs collision course to the Finals
Coming into the season, both of these teams hoped 2024-25 would be a breakthrough year. Each was coming off a second-round loss in 2023-24; OKC fell to Dallas in the second round while Cleveland lost to eventual NBA champions, the Boston Celtics.
Will it be OKC Thunder and Boston Celtics in NBA Finals? If only we could get so lucky
Oklahoma City vs. Boston remains the most likely 2025 NBA Finals matchup, and we’ll get a preview of it at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Oklahoma City.
NBA Power Rankings: Thunder, Cavaliers enjoy 10-plus win streaks; Jokic, Wemby battle
Out East, the Cleveland Cavaliers have won 10 in a row. It's only fitting that the league's best two teams are red-hot as they prepare to square off on national television this up
NBA power rankings: Thunder, Cavaliers to battle for No. 1; Rockets crack top 5
The Oklahoma City Thunder reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the latest power rankings after defeating the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics.
Evaluating OKC Thunder’s Roster Situation With One Month Until NBA Trade Deadline
While the Oklahoma City Thunder don't necessarily need to make a move, there are players who could move the needle ...
Why Thunder-Celtics felt like an inflection point for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC
Sunday against the Celtics was perhaps the biggest win of them all for the Thunder. The one Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spoke ...
Warriors vs. Heat NBA game time, TV channel & live stream – January 7
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NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Select Three College Prospects in First Round
Oklahoma City will have the opportunity to add even more depth to its roster over the offseason with multiple picks in the ...
NBA Rewind: Making sense of the Jimmy Butler drama and previewing a monster week
Here’s your latest NBA Rewind! Ever since the Heat decided not to offer Jimmy Butler a two-year, $113 million extension this ...
NBA rumors: Thunder named as Cam Johnson trade suitor in 'hot pursuit'
The Oklahoma City Thunder could reportedly be in the mix to trade for Brooklyn Nets wing sharpshooter Cam Johnson.
Celtics vs. Thunder Prediction, Odds and Best NBA Prop Bets for Sunday, Jan. 5
A potential NBA Finals preview tips off at 3:30 p.m. EST on NBA TV, as the Oklahoma City Thunder host Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics on Sunday. Boston – th ...