NBA power rankings: Thunder, Cavaliers to battle for No. 1

What to watch this week in NBA: Celtics-Nuggets, Thunder-Cavaliers plus Giannis vs. Wemby
There are a few bangers on this week’s schedule. The defending champions scale the mountain to duel with Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, while the teams with the best record in each conference face off Wednesday night. Here’s your viewer’s guide to the week ahead in professional basketball.
NBA history tells us we’re on a Thunder-Cavs collision course to the Finals
Coming into the season, both of these teams hoped 2024-25 would be a breakthrough year. Each was coming off a second-round loss in 2023-24; OKC fell to Dallas in the second round while Cleveland lost to eventual NBA champions, the Boston Celtics.
NBA power rankings: Thunder, Cavaliers to battle for No. 1; Rockets crack top 5
The Oklahoma City Thunder reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the latest power rankings after defeating the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics.
NBA roundup: Thunder take down Celtics, win 15th straight
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-92 home win over the Boston Celtics on Sunday. The Thunder extended their winning streak to a franchise-record 15 games.
NBA Power Rankings: Thunder, Cavaliers enjoy 10-plus win streaks; Jokic, Wemby battle
Out East, the Cleveland Cavaliers have won 10 in a row. It's only fitting that the league's best two teams are red-hot as they prepare to square off on national television this up
Thunder Rally To Top Celtics, Push NBA Win Streak To 15
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder clamped down defensively in the second half to beat the NBA champion Boston Celtics 105-92 on Sunday for a franchise record 15th straight win.
NBA power rankings: Cavaliers on collision course with Thunder. Kings and Lakers climbing
Two teams have opened up big leads in their respective conferences while others jockey for playoff position as midseason approaches.
NBA Power Rankings Week 11: Thunder controlling title pursuit amid historic win streak
The Thunder have won 15 straight games and look like the clear title favorites at the top of the NBA power rankings.
The Cavaliers — at 31-4 — are echoing greats like the ’16 Warriors, but don’t tell them that
Cleveland's 35-game start is tied for fifth-best in NBA history. The 30-5 Thunder await in a huge showdown on Wednesday.
Star Guard Feels Cavaliers Deserve More National Recognition
The Wine and Gold have a great opportunity to show they're the best basketball team in the country. Their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday will be nationally televised on ESPN. If ...
Amid historic start, Cleveland Cavaliers could chase NBA record 73 wins, 2015-16 Warriors
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Cavaliers vs. Mavericks NBA game time, TV channel & live stream – January 3
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NBA Insider Identifies Cavaliers' Three Main Trade Pieces
NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN identified the Cavaliers' three main trade pieces going into the deadline: their 2031 ...
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Mavericks vs Grizzlies Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
Tonight's Mavericks vs Grizzlies predictions like the home side to prevail despite injuries ravaging the depth chart.
NBA Wrap: Oklahoma City Thunder Defeat Boston Celtics; Wins For Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his tremendous form as he steered his Oklahoma City Thunder side to a franchise-record 15th ...
Is LaMelo Ball Playing? Full Hornets vs Cavaliers Injury Report Revealed
The Charlotte Hornets will be taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday in a battle of two teams going in the completely ...