NBA's official latest power rankings:
1-5: Timberwolves, Celtics, Nuggets, Thunder, 76ers.
6-10: Bucks, Lakers, Magic, Kings, Pacers.
11-15: Mavericks, Cavaliers, Knicks, Suns, Clippers.
16-20: Rockets, Pelicans, Nets, Heat, Warriors.
21-25: Hawks, Bulls, Hornets, Raptors, Trail Blazers.
26-30: Grizzlies, Jazz, Wizards, Spurs, Pistons.
The Timberwolves currently have a 17-4 record, the highest record in the league, but the team's opponents in the next 16 games have won all of them at more than 50%, and with the injury of core Edwards, the Timberwolves will suffer a huge test.
The Celtics and Nuggets have not been doing well recently, but they are still ranked second or third with their strong overall strength, and the Thunder have set off a new youth storm, with a current record of 14 wins and 7 losses, ranking second in the West, and the future is promising.
With the Lakers' recent strong performance and winning the mid-season championship, James is old and strong, with thick eyebrows and all-round offensive and defensive capabilities, and the latest power ranking has risen to No. 7.
Surprisingly, the Suns led by the Big Three are ranked 14th, and Beal's comeback is imminent, and the Big Three will soon be combined. There is also the Big Four Clippers, who are ranked 15th, and the Clippers have won eight of their 11 games recently, and the situation is very good.
It's not too surprising that the Warriors are ranked 20th, Thompson and Wiggins have never found their form, and only Curry is struggling to support them, and the team is currently in a situation where entering the playoffs is a problem.
The Wizards, Spurs, and Pistons are at the bottom of the rankings, which is somewhat humiliating for the top pick.