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NBA Power Rankings: Rockets Rise Above Cavaliers
The Houston Rockets are winners of two straight games against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who held the best record in the NBA before their recent losing streak. The victories against the Cavs have pushed the Rockets up to No.
NBA Power Rankings: Knicks, Rockets rise toward top as we hand out second-quarter grades
The Thunder and Cavaliers continue to earn straight A's, while the Pelicans and Wizards may need to stay after school.
After beating Cavs twice, Rockets jump to season-high No. 2 spot in NBA power rankings
After beating Cleveland twice in four days, the Rockets (30-14) jumped the Cavaliers for the No. 2 spot in the latest NBA.com power rankings.
NBA power rankings, odds to win title: Thunder, Cavs, Celtics rolling
A week before the NBA's trade deadline, USA TODAY Sports looks at where teams stand and their chances of winning the title:
NBA Power Rankings: 30 teams, 30 weaknesses
Welcome back to another installment of HoopsHype’s power rankings! Last time, we looked at X-Factors. This week, I wanted to do something a little different by examining a major weakness for each
NBA power rankings 2024-25: Thunder remain on top while Rockets vault up to second after dominating week
The Rockets announced their presence as a title contender this week, but everyone is still chasing Oklahoma City in the West. 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (37-8, Last Week No. 1). The Thunder went 3-2 in this stretch of games without either Chet Holmgren or Isaiah Hartenstien,
NBA power rankings: OKC Thunder back on top after revenge win over Cavs, Rockets on rise
The Oklahoma City Thunder regain the top spot in The Arizona Republic's recent NBA power rankings after defeating the previous No. 1, Cleveland.
NBA Power Rankings: Sixers making surge up Eastern Conference standings
The Milwaukee Bucks have begun to surge as well after their slow start along with the Indiana Pacers. Out West, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been at the top while teams like the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets,
NBA Power Rankings: Top contenders hold steady while Pistons climb
We're one week from the 2025 NBA trade deadline, and while there haven't been any major moves leading up to Feb. 6, there have been developments across both conferences. On Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the Sacramento Kings are open to trade talks regarding star guard De'Aaron Fox.
OKC Thunder Lineups Rank Among the Best in NBA
Whether it be five, three or two-man lineups, the Oklahoma City Thunder has some of the best performing groups across all 30 NBA teams.
Rockets rack up impressive wins, keep climbing West standings
The Houston Rockets have been one of the NBA’s more surprising teams this season. After their past 3 games, they shouldn’t ...
Rockets' Dillon Brooks fined $25K for using profane language during live TV interview
Houston's Dillon Brooks made his comments during an on-court interview at the conclusion of the Rockets’ win on Jan. 27.
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NBA Power Rankings: Rockets Reign Among Best Teams
The Houston Rockets are closing in on the 30-win mark ... bumping the Rockets up one spot in his latest power rankings. After coming in last week at No. 4, the Rockets are now at No. 3.
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NBA Power Rankings: Red-hot Rockets leapfrog ice-cold Celtics while Cavs, Thunder set for anticipated rematch
Well folks, it's time to make room for the Houston Rockets, who have gone from a ... here are this week's NBA Power Rankings. Looking for more NBA insight from CBS Sports? Bill Reiter, John ...