NBA Standings Shake Up as Surging Teams Redefine Week 4 Power Rankings
Here’s what’s happening around the NBA right now, and honestly, it’s been a pretty wild Week 4 in the standings. The latest power rankings have dropped, and we’re starting to see some real separation between teams that are simply hot and teams that might actually be built for the long haul. Even though it’s still early in the season, enough games have been played for trends to start making sense — and a few teams are surprising everyone.
The top two spots stay locked down by Oklahoma City and Denver, and neither looks like they’re slowing anytime soon. The Thunder have been playing with the kind of balance and defensive sharpness you expect from a title contender. Even with key players missing at times, they’ve shown a remarkable ability to protect the paint and rally back from double-digit deficits. That combination alone has been enough to keep them firmly at No. 1.
Denver, meanwhile, continues to be Denver — steady, ruthless, and powered by Nikola Jokić casually averaging a triple-double while shooting over 60%. They’ve barely trailed teams at any point this season, especially early in games, which says everything about how composed and controlled their approach has been.
Also Read:But the real movement this week comes from teams like the Cavaliers, Knicks, Pistons, and Rockets. Cleveland is suddenly looking alive again, with Darius Garland’s return helping ignite an offense that had been sluggish through the first couple of weeks. Donovan Mitchell is on a tear, and the Cavs’ efficiency over the last few games has been one of the sharpest spikes in the league.
New York is also rolling, especially at home, where they remain undefeated. Their offense has exploded over the past few matchups, and offensive rebounding has become a massive weapon — the Knicks are practically living on second-chance points right now. Jalen Brunson is doing his usual steady work, but the supporting cast has tightened up in a way that gives them a real punch.
And then there’s Detroit. Despite dealing with injuries, the Pistons have cracked the Top 10 and even grabbed first place in the East at one point. Their defense is making a real case for sustainability, and anything the Pistons are doing right now feels like a bonus for a team still building its core identity.
Houston is another big riser, powered by an improved offense and relentless effort on the glass. They’ve been dominating offensive rebounds at a rate we haven’t seen in decades, and that alone keeps them in the conversation every single night, even when the turnovers pile up.
On the flip side, the Clippers and Warriors have taken steep falls this week, with the Clippers dropping ten spots and raising real concerns about their consistency and chemistry.
Overall, Week 4 has been about momentum, resilience, and early-season identity. The standings are shifting quickly — and if this pace continues, the next few weeks could reshape the league even more dramatically.
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