NBA season-opening power rankings: Celtics still No. 1

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Given the disparity in the number of teams seriously vying for this season's two most important crowns, it would be fitting if the 2024-25 season-opening NBA Power Rankings were listed in inverse order.

Clearly, becoming married to Cooper Flagg is considered far more important -- and attainable -- than being awarded some silly, overly ornamented ring.

While the New York Knicks and