Archive · as published November 5, 2026
NBA Power RankingsNovember 5, 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 | 55.9 |
| 2 |  Oklahoma City ThunderOKC | +1.39 | 55.9 |
| 3 |  Philadelphia 76ersPHI | +1.18 | 49.3 |
| 4 |  Houston RocketsHOU | +1.14 | 49.3 |
| 5 |  Detroit PistonsDET | +1.11 | 49.7 |
| 6 |  Boston CelticsBOS | +0.97 | 48.5 |
| 7 |  Los Angeles LakersLAL | +0.96 | 47.3 |
| 8 |  Minnesota TimberwolvesMIN | +0.80 | 45.7 |
| 9 |  New York KnicksNY | +0.67 | 48.3 |
| 10 |  Portland Trail BlazersPOR | +0.64 | 41.7 |
| 11 |  Denver NuggetsDEN | +0.54 | 46.1 |
| 12 |  Cleveland CavaliersCLE | +0.34 | 44.2 |
| 13 |  Toronto RaptorsTOR | +0.32 | 43.4 |
| 14 |  Atlanta HawksATL | +0.25 | 41.9 |
| 15 |  Golden State WarriorsGS | +0.23 | 40.6 |
| 16 |  Memphis GrizzliesMEM | +0.03 | 33.7 |
| 17 |  Miami HeatMIA | -0.00 | 43.0 |
| 18 |  Dallas MavericksDAL | -0.33 | 35.1 |
| 19 |  Orlando MagicORL | -0.35 | 39.8 |
| 20 |  Indiana PacersIND | -0.42 | 37.2 |
| 21 |  Washington WizardsWSH | -0.44 | 33.6 |
| 22 |  New Orleans PelicansNO | -0.59 | 30.7 |
| 23 |  Phoenix SunsPHX | -0.63 | 37.2 |
| 24 |  Charlotte HornetsCHA | -0.67 | 36.0 |
| 25 |  LA ClippersLAC | -1.18 | 30.2 |
| 26 |  Utah JazzUTAH | -1.22 | 30.9 |
| 27 |  Brooklyn NetsBKN | -1.33 | 26.0 |
| 28 |  Milwaukee BucksMIL | -1.47 | 27.5 |
| 29 |  Chicago BullsCHI | -1.50 | 28.7 |
| 30 |  Sacramento KingsSAC | -1.84 | 22.7 |
The top five that week
- San Antonio Spurs top the board at +1.52, 6-2 with a +8.3 points per game margin, and a projection of 55.9 wins. The gap to Oklahoma City Thunder is 0.13 rating points, close to a coin flip between the two.
- Oklahoma City Thunder sit second at +1.39, 6-2 with a +1.3 points per game margin, and a projection of 55.9 wins.
- Philadelphia 76ers sit third at +1.18, 8-1 with a +5.8 points per game margin, and a projection of 49.3 wins.
- Houston Rockets sit fourth at +1.14, 7-2 with a +10.3 points per game margin, and a projection of 49.3 wins.
- Detroit Pistons sit fifth at +1.11, 6-2 with a +9.4 points per game margin, and a projection of 49.7 wins.