NBA Power Rankings Based on NBA Championship Odds (Grizzlies Keep Climbing in Week 19)
The Association is constantly changing, and keeping up with who looks best can be difficult. Every week, I'll be providing my NBA Power Rankings for each team in relation to their NBA title odds.
We're finally past the All-Star Break and now into the home stretch of the NBA season.
Here's how things stand with a few weeks left. All odds listed are via WynnBET.
NBA Power Rankings (Based on Odds to Win the NBA Finals)
1. Phoenix Suns (+425)
Phoenix isn't as far from the pack as its record would suggest. With Chris Paul out, the Suns are 1-2 and have many more games without him.
2. Memphis Grizzlies (+2500)
Ja Morant put on a show earlier this week and is leading the Grizzlies to the No. 2 seed in the West.
3. Miami Heat (+800)
Miami is starting to create separation at the top of the Eastern Conference. The Heat are on the longest winning streak in the conference and are proving themselves all over again.
4. Philadelphia 76ers (+650)
I have two words about the Sixers: SCARY HOURS.
5. Chicago Bulls (+2500)
The Bulls are eagerly waiting for their team to get healthy. Until then DeMar DeRozan will have to keep scoring 35 points per game.
6. Golden State Warriors (+425)
The Warriors continue to slide. I'm not quite sure what's wrong, but I do know that Draymond Green is needed back immediately.
7. Milwaukee Bucks (+700)
Milwaukee is 2-4 in its last six games and continues to have these weird lulls throughout the season. Maybe the Bucks are just saving it for the playoffs.
8. Dallas Mavericks (+3000)
Dallas survived a scare against the Lakers, but the Mavericks won and stayed in the No. 5 seed in the West. They are fighting against the Nuggets for that spot, especially so the play-in isn't an option.
9. Boston Celtics (+2000)
Boston's defense has brought it out of the trenches this season and it will need to keep them above float while Jaylen Brown is out.
10. Utah Jazz (+1400)
I hate to do this to the Jazz, but they are just not a true championship contender until they get to a conference finals.
11. Cleveland Cavaliers (+3000)
Cleveland doesn't look as strong now as it did earlier in the year, but they are still going to give their first round matchup some trouble.
12. Denver Nuggets (+3000)
Denver is on the league's longest winning streak right now and Jokic is making his final arguments for MVP.
13. Toronto Raptors (+9000)
Toronto is waiting for Fred VanVleet and OG Anunoby to come back. Until then, the Raptors need to build as big of a lead over the Nets as possible in order to host the play-in game.
14. Minnesota Timberwolves (+12000)
The Timberwolves just got a big win against the Warriors, but it seems they are destined to be the No. 7 seed this year.
15. Los Angeles Clippers (+8000)
The Clippers are currently winning the low stakes "Battle For L.A."
16. Brooklyn Nets (+500)
Brooklyn gets to tread water until its stars get back.
17. Los Angeles Lakers (+2500)
Los Angeles could miss the playoffs with the way its playing. LeBron has to do everything and right now that isn't enough.
18. Atlanta Hawks (+8000)
The Hawks suffered a tough loss to the Celtics. That loss just showed that they need to get a second star to Atlanta to help Trae Young.
19. Charlotte Hornets (+20000)
The Hornets are just one loss away from dropping out of the play-in. They need to get their act together.
20. New Orleans Pelicans (+50000)
New Orleans' offense has gone to another level. The Pelicans have come a long way since 3-16 earlier in the year.
21. Portland Trail Blazers (+100000)
Portland finally gave up control of the No.10 seed, but the Blazers can still make the play-in.
22. Washington Wizards (+50000)
Washington is hanging around the play-in tournament conversation. It might get in if the Hornets keep sliding.
23. San Antonio Spurs (+100000)
San Antonio is still trying to make a run at the play-in. With 1.5 games to make up, they still have a chance.
24. Sacramento Kings (+100000)
Sacramento is coming off a big win, but they lost the trade with Indiana.
25. Indiana Pacers (+100000)
Indiana has a nice future with Haliburton, but that doesn't change the fact the Pacers aren't good right now.
26. New York Knicks (+50000)
Just give up on the Knicks this season.
27. Oklahoma City Thunder (+100000)
OKC has a lot of injuries on its plate with Josh Giddey and Lu Dort out. Until then, bring in the losses.
28. Detroit Pistons (+500000)
Detroit has been playing hard, but they are still at the bottom of the conference, tied with Orlando.
29. Orlando Magic (+500000)
Orlando is still at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and only have one spot to jump before the end of the season.
30. Houston Rockets (+400)
The Rockets are just hoping that Jalen Green's Februrary is the start of much better play.