NBA POWER RANKINGS: Where all 30 teams stand going into 2016
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Heading into 2016, it's been somewhat of an unpredictable start to the NBA season.
While the Warriors, Spurs, Cavs, and Thunder have all gotten off to strong starts, there have been shake-ups elsewhere in the NBA.
Nobody is sure what to make of the weakened West Conference, and whether teams like the Clippers and Rockets will kick into another gear. Meanwhile, the East is suddenly a mosh pit of competitive teams, where one win or one loss can poll-vault a team several spots in the conference.
Here are your NBA power rankings heading into the new year.
Note: Offensive and defensive ratings measure points scored and points allowed per 100 possessions. League rank next to ratings.
1. Golden State Warriors
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Record: 29-1, 1st in West
Offensive rating: 112.5, 1st
Defensive rating: 97.3, 2nd
One thing to know: The Warriors made it to 24 wins before having their streak snapped in Milwaukee. They're back at it, winning five in a row, and Stephen Curry is back on track after shooting just 29% from three over a five-game stretch, including that first loss of the season.
2. San Antonio Spurs
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Record: 27-6, 2nd in West
Offensive rating: 106.6, 3rd
Defensive rating: 92.8, 1st
One thing to know: The Spurs' have built an old-school juggernaut, reminiscent of Tim Duncan's early years. They're the best defensive team in the league, they play at the fourth-slowest pace, shoot the third most midrange jump shots, and run the second most post-ups in the league.
3. Oklahoma City Thunder
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Record: 22-10, 3rd in West
Offensive rating: 109.2, 2nd
Defensive rating: 100.1, 9th
One thing to know: The Thunder are getting it together. They've gone 11-2 in December while Kevin Durant has averaged 25 points, seven rebounds, and six assists per game.
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