Archive · as published November 13, 2026
NBA Power RankingsNovember 13, 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 | +1.67 | 57.5 |
| 2 |  Boston CelticsBOS | +1.41 | 52.4 |
| 3 |  Minnesota TimberwolvesMIN | +1.09 | 47.7 |
| 4 |  Los Angeles LakersLAL | +1.08 | 47.0 |
| 5 |  Houston RocketsHOU | +1.06 | 50.1 |
| 6 |  Detroit PistonsDET | +1.01 | 50.3 |
| 7 |  Oklahoma City ThunderOKC | +1.00 | 55.2 |
| 8 |  Philadelphia 76ersPHI | +0.79 | 48.2 |
| 9 |  New York KnicksNY | +0.75 | 49.9 |
| 10 |  Portland Trail BlazersPOR | +0.66 | 43.0 |
| 11 |  Golden State WarriorsGS | +0.60 | 40.8 |
| 12 |  Denver NuggetsDEN | +0.58 | 47.9 |
| 13 |  Atlanta HawksATL | +0.34 | 44.2 |
| 14 |  Cleveland CavaliersCLE | +0.27 | 44.7 |
| 15 |  Memphis GrizzliesMEM | +0.10 | 34.7 |
| 16 |  Dallas MavericksDAL | +0.07 | 37.3 |
| 17 |  Miami HeatMIA | -0.04 | 42.1 |
| 18 |  Toronto RaptorsTOR | -0.12 | 40.4 |
| 19 |  Phoenix SunsPHX | -0.17 | 39.6 |
| 20 |  Orlando MagicORL | -0.34 | 39.3 |
| 21 |  Indiana PacersIND | -0.48 | 36.6 |
| 22 |  Charlotte HornetsCHA | -0.86 | 33.2 |
| 23 |  Washington WizardsWSH | -0.90 | 30.5 |
| 24 |  New Orleans PelicansNO | -0.91 | 28.4 |
| 25 |  LA ClippersLAC | -0.98 | 31.2 |
| 26 |  Brooklyn NetsBKN | -1.06 | 26.7 |
| 27 |  Chicago BullsCHI | -1.57 | 26.8 |
| 28 |  Utah JazzUTAH | -1.59 | 26.1 |
| 29 |  Milwaukee BucksMIL | -1.65 | 25.7 |
| 30 |  Sacramento KingsSAC | -1.72 | 22.7 |
The top five that week
- San Antonio Spurs top the board at +1.67, 10-2 with a +11.2 points per game margin, and a projection of 57.5 wins. The gap to Boston Celtics is 0.26 rating points, close to a coin flip between the two.
- Boston Celtics sit second at +1.41, 10-2 with a +11.2 points per game margin, and a projection of 52.4 wins.
- Minnesota Timberwolves sit third at +1.09, 9-3 with a +13.4 points per game margin, and a projection of 47.7 wins.
- Los Angeles Lakers sit fourth at +1.08, 11-2 with a +7.9 points per game margin, and a projection of 47.0 wins.
- Houston Rockets sit fifth at +1.06, 9-3 with a +8.9 points per game margin, and a projection of 50.1 wins.