NBA Power Rankings 2025-26 Season: Top 10 Teams After Week 7 as Scorching Celtics Make Their Debut (Dec. 9)

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The Boston Celtics are making their NBA energy rating debuts after Week 7, after extending their win streak to 5 video games. The OKC Thunder nonetheless occupy the highest spot as a result of they continue to be probably the most unstoppable workforce within the league. The Detroit Pistons are hanging on simply behind the defending champions.

Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets, LA Lakers and Houston Rockets are nonetheless contenders to be within the Top 5. The San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks proceed their robust performances, whereas the Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors fall off the Top 10.

Let’s take a look at the newest NBA energy rankings after Week 7 of the season, dropped at you by Sportskeeda.

NBA Power Rankings 2025-26 Season: Top 10 Teams After Week 7

#10. Minnesota Timberwolves (15-9)

Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle of the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo: IMAGN)

Previous Ranking: NR

Offensive Rating: 117.9

Defensive Rating: 113.4

Net Rating: 4.5

The Minnesota Timberwolves displaced the Toronto Raptors on this week’s NBA energy rankings. The Timberwolves have a greater document general, although the primary purpose for the Raptors’ ouster was shedding three of their 4 video games, together with a blowout to the lowly Charlotte Hornets.

Led by Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves gained three of their 4 video games in Week 7. They might have been larger on the listing, however these three wins got here in opposition to the New Orleans Pelicans twice and the LA Clippers. Both groups are close to the underside of the West standings.

#9. Orlando Magic (14-10)

Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic. (Photo: IMAGN)

Previous Ranking: No. 10

Offensive Rating: 115.7

Defensive Rating: 111.8

Net Rating: 3.9

The Orlando Magic moved up one spot on this week’s NBA energy rankings, regardless of having a worse document than the Toronto Raptors. The Magic survived after Week 7 as a result of their two losses this week got here in opposition to two powerhouses: the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks.

Paolo Banchero’s return hasn’t been impactful, with the Magic enjoying higher when he was out. But with Franz Wagner dominated injured with a extreme ankle sprain, Banchero might want to step up if Orlando desires to retain their spot within the Top 10 for the remainder of the season.

#8. New York Knicks (16-7)

Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks. (Photo: IMAGN)

Previous Ranking: No. 7

Offensive Rating: 121.7

Defensive Rating: 113.5

Net Rating: 8.2

The New York Knicks had a improbable Week 7, however they nonetheless dropped one place to No. 8. Some followers may assume that the Knicks need to be larger as a result of they had been 3-1 final week. However, two of these wins had been in opposition to weaker groups within the Charlotte Hornets and Utah Jazz.

They survived in opposition to the Franz Wagner-less Orlando Magic, whereas their lone loss was to the Boston Celtics. If the Knicks beat their Atlantic Division rivals, they’d have a minimum of retained the No. 7 spot within the NBA energy rankings. The comfort prize is that they’re second within the East standings.

#7. Boston Celtics (15-9)

Payton Pritchard and Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics. (Photo: IMAGN)

Previous Ranking: NR

Offensive Rating: 122.0

Defensive Rating: 114.8

Net Rating: 7.2

The Boston Celtics make their debut within the NBA energy rankings at No. 7. They prolonged their win streak to 5 video games and had gained eight of their final 10 video games coming into this week’s NBA Cup quarterfinals. They went 4-0 in Week 7, beating three groups with a successful document.

The Celtics made it look straightforward in opposition to the New York Knicks, LA Lakers and Toronto Raptors. They additionally beat the Washington Wizards, however that was an anticipated consequence. Jaylen Brown continues to be snug as the primary possibility, whereas Payton Pritchard has stepped up in his first season as a starter.

#6. San Antonio Spurs (16-7)

De'Aaron Fox and Mitch Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs. (Photo: IMAGN) — De’Aaron Fox and Mitch Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs. (Photo: IMAGN)

Previous Ranking: No. 6

Offensive Rating: 118.2

Defensive Rating: 114.4

Net Rating: 3.8

Despite not having Victor Wembanyama over the 4 weeks, the San Antonio Spurs continued to win. The Spurs additionally had been with out Stephon Castle till the ultimate recreation of Week 7 in opposition to the New Orleans Pelicans. They went 3-1, however they failed to maneuver into the Top 5.

It all got here all the way down to the standard of their opponents, with only a 1-1 document in opposition to successful groups. They beat the Orlando Magic however misplaced to the Cleveland Cavaliers. They additionally had shut video games versus the Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans, a few groups within the decrease half of the West standings.

#5. Houston Rockets (15-6)

Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets. (Photo: IMAGN)

Previous Ranking: No. 4

Offensive Rating: 121.4

Defensive Rating: 110.7

Net Rating: 10.8

The Houston Rockets have regarded like respectable NBA championship contenders this season. The Rockets survived Kevin Durant’s absence in Week 6 and have regarded higher in Week 7. However, they’re nonetheless inconsistent and can want an actual playmaker within the playoffs.

Houston simply beat the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns, however they had been bamboozled by Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks. If the Rockets wish to be taken severely, they should put away groups which can be worse than them. It did not assist that Alperen Sengun missed video games final week.

#4. LA Lakers (17-6)

LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic of the LA Lakers. (Photo: IMAGN)

Previous Ranking: No. 3

Offensive Rating: 118.3

Defensive Rating: 116.2

Net Rating: 2.0

The LA Lakers are again to the No. 4 spot on this week’s NBA energy rankings, regardless of a 2-1 document in Week 7. The Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers on the street, which weren’t straightforward feats. But it was nearer than anticipated, so that they failed to carry on to the Top 3.

Luka Doncic missed a few video games on account of paternity go away, whereas Austin Reaves misplaced his fuel tank within the closing recreation of the week. LeBron James turned again the clock in opposition to the Sixers, however the Lakers’ important concern is easy methods to enhance their general protection.

#3. Denver Nuggets (17-6)

Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. (Photo: IMAGN)

Previous Ranking: No. 5

Offensive Rating: 124.0

Defensive Rating: 115.4

Net Rating: 8.6

The Denver Nuggets are again within the Top 3 after spending final week’s NBA energy rankings at No. 5. Nikola Jokic remains to be one of many favorites to win the MVP award, whereas Jamal Murray is poised to develop into a first-time All-Star. The Nuggets are surviving regardless of long-term accidents to starters Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon.

Denver gained all three of their video games in Week 7, blowing out the Indiana Pacers to begin it. They then outlasted the Atlanta Hawks earlier than beating the Charlotte Hornets on the street. They are tied with the LA Lakers for the third-best document within the league.

#2. Detroit Pistons (19-5)

Duncan Robinson and Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons. (Photo: IMAGN)

Previous Ranking: No. 2

Offensive Rating: 116.7

Defensive Rating: 111.3

Net Rating: 5.4

The Detroit Pistons have a stronghold on the No. 2 spot within the NBA energy rankings. The Pistons had been careless in Week 7, shedding to the Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Milwaukee Bucks earlier than bouncing again in opposition to the Portland Trail Blazers and getting their revenge on Milwaukee.

Cade Cunningham stays a powerful MVP candidate, whereas Jalen Duren has began slowing down after a sizzling begin to the marketing campaign. The Pistons will nonetheless want to deal with the necessity for a greater secondary possibility on offense. They have been linked to Anthony Davis and Lauri Markkanen, although there is likely to be cheaper and higher choices.

#1. OKC Thunder (23-1)

Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren of the OKC Thunder. (Photo: IMAGN)

Previous Ranking: No. 1

Offensive Rating: 120.0

Defensive Rating: 104.1

Net Rating: 15.9

The OKC Thunder have appeared unstoppable seven weeks into the brand new season. The defending NBA champions have not had any issues successful video games, with their lone loss just a few weeks in the past being a two-point defeat in opposition to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Jalen Williams’ return gave them one other enhance, although it is going to be attention-grabbing to see how sustainable their present run is. The Thunder are the third workforce in NBA historical past to begin the season at 23-1 or higher, becoming a member of the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors (24-0) and 1969-70 New York Knicks (23-1).