NBA power rankings: Thunder, Cavaliers to battle for No. 1

What to watch this week in NBA: Celtics-Nuggets, Thunder-Cavaliers plus Giannis vs. Wemby
There are a few bangers on this week’s schedule. The defending champions scale the mountain to duel with Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, while the teams with the best record in each conference face off Wednesday night. Here’s your viewer’s guide to the week ahead in professional basketball.
NBA power rankings: Thunder, Cavaliers to battle for No. 1; Rockets crack top 5
The Oklahoma City Thunder reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the latest power rankings after defeating the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics.
NBA roundup: Thunder take down Celtics, win 15th straight
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-92 home win over the Boston Celtics on Sunday. The Thunder extended their winning streak to a franchise-record 15 games.
NBA Power Rankings: Thunder, Cavaliers enjoy 10-plus win streaks; Jokic, Wemby battle
Out East, the Cleveland Cavaliers have won 10 in a row. It's only fitting that the league's best two teams are red-hot as they prepare to square off on national television this up
Thunder rally to top Celtics, push NBA win streak to 15
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder clamped down defensively in the second half to beat the NBA champion Boston Celtics 105-92 on Sunday for a franchise
NBA power rankings: Cavaliers on collision course with Thunder. Kings and Lakers climbing
Two teams have opened up big leads in their respective conferences while others jockey for playoff position as midseason approaches.
NBA Power Rankings Week 11: Thunder controlling title pursuit amid historic win streak
The Thunder have won 15 straight games and look like the clear title favorites at the top of the NBA power rankings.
Cavs maintain 'appropriate fear' despite start to 2024-25 season
Although the Cavs are on a historically dominant run to start the 2024-25 season, they remain unphased by their success.
Diamond Sports Group, Cavs TV partner, emerges from bankruptcy with new lease on life
For the former Diamond Sports Group, new beginnings call for changes. The current television home of the Cleveland Cavaliers ...
Why NBA coaches are the key to determining the Cavs’ All-Star count: Wine and Gold Talk podcast
In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, hosts Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor delve into the challenges of fan voting ...
Cavs' Kenny Atkinson reveals possible plan for team's starting small forward
Although they've dealt with injuries at small forward, the Cavs haven't missed a beat. However, some tough conversations are on the horizon.
Cavaliers score vs. Charlotte Hornets | Cavs win 10th in a row, take down Hornets
The Cavaliers are off to the best 34-game start in franchise history. The Cavs look to keep rolling when they host Charlotte ...
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More Of Same Great Stuff, As Cavs Buzz By Hornets, Extend Win Streak To 10
Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 115-105 fairly easy home win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. … 1. Ten straight wins ...
NBA Fantasy Power Rankings: Nikola Jokić erupts in Week 11
Play Fantasy Basketball on Yahoo! > Last week in the NBA featured some great basketball for the New Year, but that wasn’t the ...
NBA-best Cavs getting little support in first fan voting returns for 2025 All-Star Game
The NBA-best Cavs have been campaigning for their Core 4 — Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen — ...