Archive · as published November 3, 2026
NBA Power RankingsNovember 3, 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 |  San Antonio SpursSA | +1.52 | 55.6 |
| 2 |  Oklahoma City ThunderOKC | +1.38 | 55.6 |
| 3 |  Houston RocketsHOU | +1.29 | 49.7 |
| 4 |  Detroit PistonsDET | +1.25 | 50.0 |
| 5 |  Philadelphia 76ersPHI | +1.09 | 48.7 |
| 6 |  Boston CelticsBOS | +0.98 | 49.2 |
| 7 |  Los Angeles LakersLAL | +0.85 | 46.7 |
| 8 |  Minnesota TimberwolvesMIN | +0.68 | 44.9 |
| 9 |  New York KnicksNY | +0.59 | 48.3 |
| 10 |  Cleveland CavaliersCLE | +0.53 | 45.3 |
| 11 |  Portland Trail BlazersPOR | +0.51 | 41.3 |
| 12 |  Denver NuggetsDEN | +0.48 | 46.2 |
| 13 |  Toronto RaptorsTOR | +0.47 | 43.7 |
| 14 |  Golden State WarriorsGS | +0.18 | 39.9 |
| 15 |  Atlanta HawksATL | +0.11 | 41.2 |
| 16 |  Memphis GrizzliesMEM | +0.10 | 34.4 |
| 17 |  Miami HeatMIA | -0.07 | 42.6 |
| 18 |  Dallas MavericksDAL | -0.27 | 35.5 |
| 19 |  Orlando MagicORL | -0.36 | 39.5 |
| 20 |  Washington WizardsWSH | -0.38 | 33.6 |
| 21 |  Phoenix SunsPHX | -0.45 | 38.3 |
| 22 |  Charlotte HornetsCHA | -0.51 | 37.2 |
| 23 |  Indiana PacersIND | -0.65 | 35.1 |
| 24 |  New Orleans PelicansNO | -0.77 | 30.2 |
| 25 |  Utah JazzUTAH | -1.12 | 31.6 |
| 26 |  LA ClippersLAC | -1.18 | 29.9 |
| 27 |  Chicago BullsCHI | -1.35 | 29.5 |
| 28 |  Milwaukee BucksMIL | -1.44 | 27.6 |
| 29 |  Brooklyn NetsBKN | -1.55 | 25.3 |
| 30 |  Sacramento KingsSAC | -1.78 | 23.4 |
The top five that week
- San Antonio Spurs top the board at +1.52, 5-2 with a +9.3 points per game margin, and a projection of 55.6 wins. The gap to Oklahoma City Thunder is 0.14 rating points, close to a coin flip between the two.
- Oklahoma City Thunder sit second at +1.38, 5-2 with a +0.3 points per game margin, and a projection of 55.6 wins.
- Houston Rockets sit third at +1.29, 7-1 with a +12.9 points per game margin, and a projection of 49.7 wins.
- Detroit Pistons sit fourth at +1.25, 6-1 with a +11.6 points per game margin, and a projection of 50.0 wins.
- Philadelphia 76ers sit fifth at +1.09, 7-1 with a +5.8 points per game margin, and a projection of 48.7 wins.