Archive · as published November 6, 2026
NBA Power RankingsNovember 6, 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 | +1.50 | 55.7 |
| 2 |  Oklahoma City ThunderOKC | +1.37 | 55.6 |
| 3 |  Philadelphia 76ersPHI | +1.17 | 49.3 |
| 4 |  Houston RocketsHOU | +1.14 | 49.3 |
| 5 |  Detroit PistonsDET | +1.10 | 49.6 |
| 6 |  Boston CelticsBOS | +1.05 | 49.8 |
| 7 |  Los Angeles LakersLAL | +0.95 | 47.1 |
| 8 |  Minnesota TimberwolvesMIN | +0.80 | 45.7 |
| 9 |  New York KnicksNY | +0.65 | 48.1 |
| 10 |  Portland Trail BlazersPOR | +0.63 | 41.5 |
| 11 |  Denver NuggetsDEN | +0.57 | 46.6 |
| 12 |  Cleveland CavaliersCLE | +0.38 | 44.9 |
| 13 |  Golden State WarriorsGS | +0.34 | 40.6 |
| 14 |  Atlanta HawksATL | +0.27 | 42.3 |
| 15 |  Toronto RaptorsTOR | +0.27 | 42.7 |
| 16 |  Memphis GrizzliesMEM | +0.03 | 33.7 |
| 17 |  Miami HeatMIA | -0.20 | 42.1 |
| 18 |  Dallas MavericksDAL | -0.31 | 35.5 |
| 19 |  Indiana PacersIND | -0.41 | 37.5 |
| 20 |  Phoenix SunsPHX | -0.46 | 38.1 |
| 21 |  Washington WizardsWSH | -0.47 | 33.1 |
| 22 |  Orlando MagicORL | -0.53 | 38.6 |
| 23 |  New Orleans PelicansNO | -0.55 | 31.4 |
| 24 |  Charlotte HornetsCHA | -0.70 | 35.6 |
| 25 |  LA ClippersLAC | -1.21 | 29.9 |
| 26 |  Utah JazzUTAH | -1.25 | 30.6 |
| 27 |  Brooklyn NetsBKN | -1.35 | 25.9 |
| 28 |  Milwaukee BucksMIL | -1.48 | 27.5 |
| 29 |  Chicago BullsCHI | -1.51 | 28.6 |
| 30 |  Sacramento KingsSAC | -1.82 | 23.1 |
The top five that week
- San Antonio Spurs top the board at +1.50, 6-2 with a +8.3 points per game margin, and a projection of 55.7 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 +1.37, 6-2 with a +1.3 points per game margin, and a projection of 55.6 wins.
- Philadelphia 76ers sit third at +1.17, 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 +1.10, 6-2 with a +9.4 points per game margin, and a projection of 49.6 wins.