Archive · as published October 29, 2026
NBA Power RankingsOctober 29, 2026
The season projection blended with results so far, weighted by games played. Early on the roster projection dominates; by mid-season the record carries most of the weight.
| # | Team | Rating | Proj W |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Oklahoma City ThunderOKC | +1.68 | 56.4 |
| 2 |  San Antonio SpursSA | +1.47 | 55.0 |
| 3 |  Houston RocketsHOU | +1.18 | 48.4 |
| 4 |  Boston CelticsBOS | +1.02 | 48.8 |
| 5 |  Detroit PistonsDET | +1.01 | 48.7 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia 76ersPHI | +0.85 | 47.2 |
| 7 |  Cleveland CavaliersCLE | +0.73 | 46.3 |
| 8 |  Los Angeles LakersLAL | +0.69 | 44.7 |
| 9 |  New York KnicksNY | +0.67 | 48.0 |
| 10 |  Toronto RaptorsTOR | +0.63 | 44.1 |
| 11 |  Minnesota TimberwolvesMIN | +0.59 | 44.5 |
| 12 |  Denver NuggetsDEN | +0.55 | 46.0 |
| 13 |  Portland Trail BlazersPOR | +0.41 | 41.3 |
| 14 |  Atlanta HawksATL | +0.17 | 41.9 |
| 15 |  Miami HeatMIA | -0.06 | 42.1 |
| 16 |  Indiana PacersIND | -0.13 | 39.1 |
| 17 |  Charlotte HornetsCHA | -0.16 | 38.4 |
| 18 |  Orlando MagicORL | -0.17 | 40.4 |
| 19 |  Phoenix SunsPHX | -0.20 | 39.5 |
| 20 |  Golden State WarriorsGS | -0.23 | 38.3 |
| 21 |  Dallas MavericksDAL | -0.32 | 35.6 |
| 22 |  Memphis GrizzliesMEM | -0.35 | 33.2 |
| 23 |  Washington WizardsWSH | -0.73 | 32.8 |
| 24 |  Utah JazzUTAH | -0.94 | 32.3 |
| 25 |  LA ClippersLAC | -0.98 | 31.1 |
| 26 |  Chicago BullsCHI | -1.22 | 30.1 |
| 27 |  New Orleans PelicansNO | -1.32 | 29.0 |
| 28 |  Milwaukee BucksMIL | -1.36 | 28.0 |
| 29 |  Brooklyn NetsBKN | -1.66 | 25.8 |
| 30 |  Sacramento KingsSAC | -1.96 | 23.4 |
The top five that week
- Oklahoma City Thunder top the board at +1.68, 4-1 with a +3.6 points per game margin, and a projection of 56.4 wins. The gap to San Antonio Spurs is 0.20 rating points, close to a coin flip between the two.
- San Antonio Spurs sit second at +1.47, 3-2 with a +6.6 points per game margin, and a projection of 55.0 wins.
- Houston Rockets sit third at +1.18, 5-0 with a +14.2 points per game margin, and a projection of 48.4 wins.
- Boston Celtics sit fourth at +1.02, 3-1 with a +8.0 points per game margin, and a projection of 48.8 wins.
- Detroit Pistons sit fifth at +1.01, 4-1 with a +6.4 points per game margin, and a projection of 48.7 wins.