The Boston Celtics have maintained the top spot in DK Nation’s NBA power rankings for a good portion of the season and that won’t change this week. Led by MVP candidate Jayson Tatum and a host of competent two-way players, the Celtics have not missed a beat since dropping three straight games in the NBA Finals. Interim head coach Joe Mazzulla has done an excellent job rallying this group, which should be able to maintain its hot play even with Jaylen Brown set to miss a week or two with a groin injury.
Out West, the Memphis Grizzlies keep surging behind dynamic point guard Ja Morant. Memphis is finally healthy with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane back in the lineup, which helps Morant exploit defensive mismatches. The Grizzlies won 56 games last year but were unable to beat the Warriors in the playoffs with Morant sidelined at the end of the at series. This Grizzlies team looks ready to take the next step.
Kevin Durant is expected to miss close to a month, which could spell trouble for the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets do have some cushion from their long winning streak but several fringe playoff teams in the East are starting to gain steam. The Miami Heat are getting healthy as well and should climb up the standings. The Chicago Bulls have been inconsistent but have a stellar record against the top teams in the league. Chicago has done well under pressure and should be able to stay in the playoff fight.
Here’s a look at the updated power rankings for the 2022-23 season.
NBA Power Rankings: Week 14
Team | Ranking | Previous Ranking |
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Team | Ranking | Previous Ranking |
Boston Celtics | 1 | 1 |
Memphis Grizzlies | 2 | 3 |
Denver Nuggets | 3 | 2 |
Philadelphia 76ers | 4 | 8 |
Milwaukee Bucks | 5 | 4 |
Cleveland Cavaliers | 6 | 7 |
Dallas Mavericks | 7 | 6 |
Sacramento Kings | 8 | 11 |
Golden State Warriors | 9 | 10 |
New Orleans Pelicans | 10 | 9 |
Brooklyn Nets | 11 | 5 |
New York Knicks | 12 | 12 |
Miami Heat | 13 | 17 |
Los Angeles Clippers | 14 | 14 |
Indiana Pacers | 15 | 13 |
Phoenix Suns | 16 | 15 |
Chicago Bulls | 17 | 18 |
Los Angeles Lakers | 18 | 16 |
Atlanta Hawks | 19 | 19 |
Portland Trail Blazers | 20 | 20 |
Utah Jazz | 21 | 22 |
Toronto Raptors | 22 | 23 |
Minnesota Timberwolves | 23 | 21 |
Washington Wizards | 24 | 24 |
Oklahoma City Thunder | 25 | 25 |
Orlando Magic | 26 | 26 |
Detroit Pistons | 27 | 27 |
Charlotte Hornets | 28 | 28 |
Houston Rockets | 29 | 29 |
San Antonio Spurs | 30 | 30 |