NBA Power Rankings, Week 18: Thunder Lead, Clippers Break Into Top 10
February 18, 2025
As the NBA season resumes following the All-Star Weekend, the Oklahoma City Thunder sit atop the league standings with an impressive 44-10 record. Matching them in dominance over the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers also boast a 44-10 mark, solidifying their status as championship contenders.
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have surged into the Top 10, currently holding a 31-23 record. Their recent performances suggest they are gaining momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
Here’s a look at the latest NBA standings as of Week 18:
Western Conference
Northwest Division
- Oklahoma City Thunder (44-10)
- Denver Nuggets (36-19)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (31-25)
- Portland Trail Blazers (23-32)
- Utah Jazz (13-41)
Southwest Division
- Memphis Grizzlies (36-18)
- Houston Rockets (34-21)
- Dallas Mavericks (30-26)
- San Antonio Spurs (23-29)
- New Orleans Pelicans (13-42)
Pacific Division
- Los Angeles Lakers (32-20)
- LA Clippers (31-23)
- Sacramento Kings (28-27)
- Golden State Warriors (28-27)
- Phoenix Suns (26-28)
Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division
- Boston Celtics (39-16)
- New York Knicks (36-18)
- Philadelphia 76ers (20-34)
- Brooklyn Nets (20-34)
- Toronto Raptors (17-38)
Central Division
- Cleveland Cavaliers (44-10)
- Indiana Pacers (30-23)
- Milwaukee Bucks (29-24)
- Detroit Pistons (29-26)
- Chicago Bulls (22-33)
Southeast Division
- Orlando Magic (27-29)
- Atlanta Hawks (26-29)
- Miami Heat (25-28)
- Charlotte Hornets (13-39)
- Washington Wizards (9-45)
With teams jostling for playoff positioning, the race to the postseason is heating up. Stay tuned as the season unfolds and the battle for the top spots intensifies.
