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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander NBA Power Rankings
December 23, 2025 By  Basketball, NBA

NBA Power Rankings: Top 10 Right Now

As the season hits its stride, the NBA landscape is starting to take shape, but the margin between contenders and pretenders remains razor-thin. Injuries, schedule swings, and superstar performances have all played a role in reshaping the hierarchy, making week-to-week movement inevitable. With enough games played to reveal real trends, but still plenty of time for surprises, these Top 10 power rankings reflect which teams have consistently delivered, who’s building momentum, and who still has something to prove as the playoff picture slowly comes into focus.

Top 10 NBA Power Rankings Right Now

10. Philadelphia 76ers

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The 76ers started off the season very strongly, but slowed down as they lost some of their momentum. However, they have picked up their pace a lot as the season has really gotten on its way. They have a lot of talent and are slowly putting it together as they are becoming more comfortable playing with each other.

9. Boston Celtics

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The Celtics are just a consistent team that is winning games at a solid pace. They do not do anything best in the NBA, but just come in each night with a winning mentality. The Celtics are going to be a tough team down the stretch, as that team has been there and won it before, so they just have a lot of experience.

8. Minnesota Timberwolves

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The Timberwolves have picked up some huge wins this season. They can beat anyone on any given night. They are another one of those teams that have been together for a few years now and just know how to play with each other and play really solid defense that always gives them a chance.

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