The regular season has heated up as teams battle for a higher ranking and a better playoff spot. With the deepening of the schedule, the NBA official has also updated the team power list, let's take a look at what to watch in this issue of the power list.
First, let's take a look at the teams at the top of the table. The top spot in this edition is occupied by the Boston Celtics. The Celtics brought in Holiday in the offseason to bolster the team on both ends of the floor. The duo continued to be at their peak, while players such as White and Holiday were able to step up in crunch time to help keep the team on winning form. As a result, the Celtics have become the top championship contenders in the league, ranking first in the league in terms of combat power.
After the Celtics, the second place is the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves have excelled in the West, leading the pack with the best record in the West. Although they were once not expected to have the ability to compete for the championship, the Timberwolves disrupted the Western Conference and brought huge competitive pressure to other championship giants.
In third place is the Thunder. The Thunder have had an amazing season, finishing third in the West with a second-place record. Although the Thunder haven't been rebuilding for too long, they have managed to build a team with strong fighting power and have shown good quality. During this period, not only Alexander, the star of the game, but also Holmgren, a star who returned from injury, gradually realized his due talent. In addition, young players like Dort and Williams can also inadvertently surprise the whole game.
Some people say that the so-called champions in the west are basically the existence of foxes and fake tigers, and there is a high probability that they will be reduced to accompanying teams. However, it is somewhat surprising that the Clippers can also achieve fourth place in this edition of the power rankings. Although the Clippers have been plagued by injuries in the past few seasons, after welcoming Leonard and George, Tyronn Lue also adjusted the team's starting lineup to make the overall performance better, playing at the level of competition that a championship team should have, even better than the defending champion Nuggets.
Of course, as for the Warriors and Lakers, these two teams with huge traffic and attention in the West are not in the top 10 in this edition of the power list. The Warriors are in 17th place and the Lakers are in 18th place. These two teams had a disappointing start to the season, but as the schedule progressed, they gradually found the form and rhythm to win. The Lakers have been strong since Davis' return, while the Warriors have gradually climbed into contention for a playoff spot under Curry's leadership.
Overall, this edition of the Power Rankings shows some surprising rankings. The Boston Celtics, Timberwolves and Thunder have been impressive, while the Clippers, Warriors and Lakers have been somewhat surprising. As the regular season deepens and the playoffs approach, teams are working hard to improve their strength and rankings, looking forward to going further in the playoffs and bringing more exciting games and memories to fans.