NBA POWER RANKINGS: Where each team stands after 6 weeks
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The biggest story of the NBA season has been the Golden State Warriors.
A little over a month into the season, the Warriors are 23-0, they are destroying opponents, and it's fair to believe they'll challenge the 1996 Chicago Bulls for the all-time best record at 72-10.
While the Western Conference still has the best team in the NBA as well as the Spurs, only six teams in that conference have a winning record. Meanwhile, the East has ten teams above-.500, with no clear pecking order below the Cavaliers.
It's as if the two conferences have flipped arrangements.
Check out our power rankings for this wild NBA season below.
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: 23-0, 1st in West
Offensive rating: 114.5, 1st
Defensive rating: 98.2, 6th
One thing to know: This is hands-down the best team in basketball. They're steam-rolling everybody, and they don't face a true contender until Christmas in a highly anticipated Finals rematch with the Cavs.
2. San Antonio Spurs
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Record: 18-4, 2nd in West
Offensive rating: 104. 4, 4th
Defensive rating: 92.0, 1st
One thing to know: The Warriors are so good that it's overshadowed the Spurs quietly dominating. Kawhi Leonard has emerged as a top-10 player, Tony Parker has found his legs again, and this team is already rolling despite dealing with the LaMarcus Aldridge adjustment period.
3. Cleveland Cavaliers
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Record: 14-7, 1st in East
Offensive rating: 104.4, 3rd
Defensive rating: 100.8, 14th
One thing to know: The Cavaliers haven't wowed yet, but they're close to becoming whole as Kyrie Irving and Iman Shumpert — 40% of their starting lineup — prepare to return from injuries.
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