Archive · as published November 11, 2026
NBA Power RankingsNovember 11, 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 | +1.59 | 57.1 |
| 2 |  Boston CelticsBOS | +1.38 | 52.6 |
| 3 |  Oklahoma City ThunderOKC | +1.20 | 55.8 |
| 4 |  Los Angeles LakersLAL | +1.10 | 49.1 |
| 5 |  Houston RocketsHOU | +1.00 | 49.6 |
| 6 |  Detroit PistonsDET | +0.97 | 50.0 |
| 7 |  Minnesota TimberwolvesMIN | +0.94 | 47.3 |
| 8 |  New York KnicksNY | +0.81 | 49.3 |
| 9 |  Philadelphia 76ersPHI | +0.73 | 48.0 |
| 10 |  Golden State WarriorsGS | +0.71 | 42.4 |
| 11 |  Portland Trail BlazersPOR | +0.52 | 41.8 |
| 12 |  Denver NuggetsDEN | +0.50 | 47.2 |
| 13 |  Atlanta HawksATL | +0.30 | 43.5 |
| 14 |  Dallas MavericksDAL | +0.26 | 38.1 |
| 15 |  Cleveland CavaliersCLE | +0.22 | 44.7 |
| 16 |  Memphis GrizzliesMEM | +0.16 | 34.8 |
| 17 |  Toronto RaptorsTOR | +0.15 | 41.4 |
| 18 |  Miami HeatMIA | -0.00 | 43.0 |
| 19 |  Phoenix SunsPHX | -0.31 | 38.7 |
| 20 |  Orlando MagicORL | -0.52 | 38.1 |
| 21 |  Indiana PacersIND | -0.62 | 36.3 |
| 22 |  Washington WizardsWSH | -0.73 | 31.9 |
| 23 |  Charlotte HornetsCHA | -0.77 | 34.2 |
| 24 |  New Orleans PelicansNO | -0.77 | 29.7 |
| 25 |  LA ClippersLAC | -1.03 | 30.2 |
| 26 |  Brooklyn NetsBKN | -1.34 | 25.5 |
| 27 |  Chicago BullsCHI | -1.46 | 28.3 |
| 28 |  Utah JazzUTAH | -1.53 | 25.4 |
| 29 |  Milwaukee BucksMIL | -1.67 | 24.4 |
| 30 |  Sacramento KingsSAC | -1.74 | 21.8 |
The top five that week
- San Antonio Spurs top the board at +1.59, 9-2 with a +11.7 points per game margin, and a projection of 57.1 wins. The gap to Boston Celtics is 0.21 rating points, close to a coin flip between the two.
- Boston Celtics sit second at +1.38, 9-2 with a +11.7 points per game margin, and a projection of 52.6 wins.
- Oklahoma City Thunder sit third at +1.20, 8-3 with a +5.5 points per game margin, and a projection of 55.8 wins.
- Los Angeles Lakers sit fourth at +1.10, 10-2 with a +7.7 points per game margin, and a projection of 49.1 wins.
- Houston Rockets sit fifth at +1.00, 8-3 with a +9.1 points per game margin, and a projection of 49.6 wins.