As we enter the final stretch of the 2024-25 NBA regular season, let’s see where all 30 teams stack up in this week’s power rankings.
Category: NBA
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Toppin hits wild 3 to lift depleted Pacers in OT
Obi Toppin hit seven 3s for the short-handed Pacers on Monday night, the last one an eventual game-winner with 3.5 seconds left to beat the Timberwolves in OT.
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‘It’s Pop’s decision. He’s earned that’: Inside Gregg Popovich’s fight to return to the sideline
For the first time in 30 years, the legendary coach has been on a different sideline, battling to return to what he once was. This is the story of his season — and what might come next for the proud franchise he leads.
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Pelicans lose Murphy (shoulder) for rest of season
Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III will sit out the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a torn labrum and partial tear of the rotator cuff in his right shoulder.
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Westbrook ‘a wolf,’ fuels Nuggets’ improbable win
Russell Westbrook set the tone for an undermanned Nuggets team Monday night at Golden State, prompting teammate Aaron Gordon to remark, “First off, Russ is not just a dog. He’s a wolf.”
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Wiz’s Kispert out for season after thumb surgery
Wizards forward Corey Kispert will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery Tuesday to repair a ligament tear in his left thumb.
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Kerr gives ‘exhausted’ Curry night off vs. Bucks
Golden State will rest Stephen Curry on Tuesday against Milwaukee, a day after coach Steve Kerr was adamant that his superstar point guard was “exhausted” after he shot 6-for-21 in Monday’s loss to Denver.
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OKC without 3 starters vs. 76ers, including SGA
The Thunder will be without three starters for Wednesday’s game against the 76ers, including MVP-favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander due to rest.
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Tracy Morgan: Food poisoning caused MSG illness
Tracy Morgan says food poisoning was to blame for his taking ill during Monday’s Knicks-Heat game, and that he’s “doing OK.”
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Clippers coach Lue out vs. Cavs with back pain
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue was not available for Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers after his back pain intensified.