NBA Power Rankings 2025-26: Oklahoma City Moves Back into Top Spot, Denver Shows It's a Contender
Could Oklahoma City or Denver claim the No. 1 seed? Find out who will have the edge heading into the playoffs in our NBA power rankings!
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In an exhilarating season of basketball, five teams have emerged as contenders for the Western Conference title. The conversation is on which team will secure the No. 1 seed in the West and avoid facing the dominant Denver Nuggets in the second round.
Here’s how they stack up: **Contenders:** - **Oklahoma City Thunder (62-16, last week #3)**: Despite a strong start, the Thunder need to pick up more wins this week to keep San Antonio at bay. The Spurs have the tiebreaker, but Oklahoma City has the advantage in home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. - **Denver Nuggets (51-28, last week #5)**: Jokic's performance of a single best shot of the season and his MVP prospects are leading Denver to believe they can challenge for the title.
The Nuggets have shown remarkable health lately, with nine wins in a row, including victories over the Spurs. **Contenders Behind**: - **San Antonio Spurs (60-19, last week #1)**: After losing to Denver, San Antonio has questions about how well Victor Wembanyama will handle increased minutes. The Spurs need to focus on getting their top players back in form and avoiding a potential rematch with the Nuggets.