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NBA Power Rankings Right Now (FEB 2): A Shocker Jumps Into Top 10

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NBA Power Rankings Final Thoughts
Detroit is still the standard because the recent form is dominant, and the quality wins are stacking up. New York and Charlotte are the two teams screaming momentum, each sitting on a six-game winning streak. Keep an eye on the Los Angeles Clippers, too. An 8-2 last ten from a team under .500 is exactly how a dangerous playoff seed is born.

Data from Blitz. Stats as of February 02.
NBA Power Rankings Right Now
The NBA season is a marathon, but right now, we are sprinting through the dog days of winter. This week's rankings highlight a massive disparity between season-long standings and current on-court reality. While the usual suspects sit atop the conferences, the underlying metrics - specifically point differential and recent form - are telling a wilder story.

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These power rankings are driven by a composite power score (0-100) that weighs overall record (30%), last 10 games form (30%), point differential over last 10 (15%), conference standing (15%), previous five games momentum (10%), and current streak (plus/minus five percent), plus bonuses for quality wins. That mix is why a team can jump the line with a hot month, even if the full-season record still looks messy.

The biggest shock to the system comes from the Eastern Conference, where a team with a losing record has cracked the top ten on the strength of an overwhelming surge. Here is where every team stands for the week of February 2, 2026.

All standings and player stats are as of February 1st.
1. Detroit Pistons (36-12)
Power Score: 85.8

L10: 8-2 | Point Differential: +11.5 | Quality Win Bonus: +4.0

Top Player: Cade Cunningham (25.2 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 9.8 APG)

The Detroit Pistons stay at number one because the recent dominance is real: 8-2 in the last ten with a plus-11.5 point differential. The quality wins back it up, including road wins over Denver (January 27) and Golden State (January 30). Cade Cunningham returned on January 21st after an absence and still leads the offense at 25.2 points per game with 9.8 assists per game. Detroit is also defending at a different level lately, allowing 103.9 points per game over the last ten.
2. Oklahoma City Thunder (39-11)
Power Score: 78.55

L10: 6-4 | Point Differential: +9.3 | Quality Win Bonus: +4.0

Top Player: Shai Gilgeous Alexander (32.0 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 6.4 APG)

The Oklahoma City Thunder have the best overall record here, but the 2-3 last five games keep them behind Detroit in this formula. The resume still pops with four quality wins, including at Denver on February 1. Shai Gilgeous Alexander is carrying a massive load at 32.0 points per game on 55.8% shooting. The bigger concern is that Jalen Williams (16.8 points per game) has not played since January 17, which narrows the margin for error.
3. New York Knicks (31-18)
Power Score: 76.67

L10: 6-4 | Point Differential: +9.4 | Quality Win Bonus: +3.0

Top Player: Jalen Brunson (27.2 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 6.1 APG)

The New York Knicks are the hottest team in the top tier, riding a six-game winning streak with a plus-17.6 point differential. They just handled the Los Angeles Lakers 112-100 last night, and they also crushed Toronto 119-92 on January 28. Jalen Brunson remains the engine at 27.2 points per game, and OG Anunoby has been on a tear lately at 22.6 points per game over the last five. This is what a contender looks like when the defense tightens, with 97.0 points allowed per game over the last five.
4. Cleveland Cavaliers (30-21)
Power Score: 74.9

L10: 8-2 | Point Differential: +7.4 | Quality Win Bonus: +5.0

Top Player: Donovan Mitchell (28.8 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 5.8 APG)

Cleveland is surging with an 8-2 last ten and five quality wins, including two wins over Philadelphia and two over Orlando in January. Donovan Mitchell is driving it at 28.8 points per game, and Jarrett Allen has been efficient all season at 64.7% true shooting. Darius Garland (18.0 points per game) has not played since January 14, but Cleveland has still kept the offense humming at 118.52 offensive rating over the last ten. The only nit is the conference standing component, with Cleveland sitting fifth in the East.
5. Houston Rockets (30-17)
Power Score: 74.48

L10: 7-3 | Point Differential: +1.9 | Quality Win Bonus: +3.0

Top Player: Kevin Durant (26.2 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 4.6 APG)

The Houston Rockets keep stacking wins, going 7-3 in the last ten and 4-1 in the last five. The point differential is modest, but the quality wins are loud, including at Detroit on January 23 and a win over San Antonio on January 20. Kevin Durant leads the scoring at 26.2 points per game, while Alperen Sengun adds a steady 26.2 points and 9.2 rebounds with 6.4 assists. Houston is winning with defense lately, allowing 101.4 points per game over the last five.
6. Boston Celtics (31-18)
Power Score: 71.85

L10: 7-3 | Point Differential: +9.0 | Quality Win Bonus: +1.0

Top Player: Jaylen Brown (29.4 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 4.8 APG)

Boston stays in the top six because the profile is strong across the board: 7-3 in the last ten with a plus-9.0 point differential. The quality win count is light (one), which matters in this scoring system. Jaylen Brown is doing the heavy lifting at 29.4 points per game, and Derrick White is still the primary table-setter at 5.4 assists per game. The Celtics are winning with defense lately, holding opponents to 105.1 points per game over the last ten.
7. San Antonio Spurs (33-16)
Power Score: 71.62

L10: 6-4 | Point Differential: +3.2 | Quality Win Bonus: +3.0

Top Player: Victor Wembanyama (24.1 PPG, 11.0 RPG, 2.7 APG)

The San Antonio Spurs are still near the top of the West standings at second in the conference, but their recent form is more middle-of-the-pack at 6-4. They do have three quality wins, including at Houston on January 28 and over Minnesota on January 17. Victor Wembanyama leads the team, while Stephon Castle paces the playmaking at 7.0 assists per game. This ranking reflects a good team that has not been steamrolling opponents lately.
8. Charlotte Hornets (22-28)
Power Score: 67.29

L10: 8-2 | Point Differential: +10.4 | Quality Win Bonus: +5.0

Top Player: LaMelo Ball (19.0 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 7.6 APG)

This is the anomaly of the week, and it is earned. The Charlotte Hornets are 8-2 in the last ten, 5-0 in the last five, and riding a six-game winning streak with a plus-10.4 point differential. They have five quality wins in that span, including at Denver on January 18 and over San Antonio on January 31. LaMelo Ball leads the team at 19.0 points per game and 7.6 assists per game, and Moussa Diabate has been a force lately with 12.6 points and 10.6 rebounds over the last five.
9. Minnesota Timberwolves (31-19)
Power Score: 66.41

L10: 5-5 | Point Differential: +5.6 | Quality Win Bonus: +2.0

Top Player: Anthony Edwards (29.4 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 3.7 APG)

Minnesota is the definition of split signals. The Timberwolves are 5-5 in the last ten, but they are also on a four-game winning streak and have a quality win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 29. Anthony Edwards continues to anchor the ceiling at 29.4 points per game on 40.9% from three. If the last five (4-1) hold, Minnesota has a path back into the top tier quickly.
10. Denver Nuggets (33-17)
Power Score: 65.76

L10: 6-4 | Point Differential: +0.1 | Quality Win Bonus: +0.0

Top Player: Nikola Jokic (29.3 PPG, 12.0 RPG, 10.7 APG)

Denver rounds out the top ten, but it is a fragile spot. The Nuggets are 6-4 in the last ten with a nearly flat plus-0.1 point differential, and they have no quality wins logged in this sample. Nikola Jokic is back after an absence and still leads in everything: 29.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game. Aaron Gordon (17.7 points per game) has not played since January 23, which makes Denver even more Jokic-dependent.
11. Toronto Raptors (30-21)
Toronto is steady at 6-4 in the last ten, but the last five have gone sideways at 3-2 with a minus-3.2 point differential. Brandon Ingram leads at 21.9 points per game, and RJ Barrett is back after missing time, returning on February 1.
12. Los Angeles Clippers (23-25)
The Los Angeles Clippers are the classic recent-form riser: 8-2 in the last ten and 4-1 in the last five with a plus-13.6 point differential. Kawhi Leonard leads at 27.6 points per game, and the Clippers own quality wins over Phoenix (February 1) and the Los Angeles Lakers (January 22).
13. Phoenix Suns (30-20)
Phoenix has four quality wins in the last ten, including over Detroit on January 29 and over Cleveland on January 30, but the momentum is shaky with a one-game losing streak. Devin Booker (25.4 points per game) still leads in scoring, but has not played since January 23, so Dillon Brooks has had to carry more of the scoring load lately at 28.2 points per game over the last five.
14. Miami Heat (27-24)
Miami is 6-4 in its last 10 games with a plus-4.5 point differential, and it has quality wins over Phoenix and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Norman Powell leads the scoring at 23.0 points per game, but Tyler Herro (21.9 points per game) has not played since January 15, which changes the offensive shape.
15. Philadelphia 76ers (27-21)
Philadelphia is 5-5 in the last ten with a minus-3.0 point differential, even with a three-game winning streak right now. Tyrese Maxey leads at 29.2 points per game, and Joel Embiid has been nuclear lately at 35.2 points per game over the last five. The defense has been the issue, allowing 118.1 points per game over the last ten.
16. Los Angeles Lakers (29-19)
The Los Angeles Lakers are stuck in neutral at 5-5 in the last ten with a minus-1.1 point differential. Luka Doncic is doing everything at 33.6 points per game and 8.8 assists per game, but Austin Reaves (26.6 points per game) has not played since December 25, which leaves less margin for error.
17. Golden State Warriors (27-23)
Golden State has been productive offensively at 121.6 points per game over the last ten, but 2-3 in the last five. Stephen Curry leads at 27.2 points per game, while Jimmy Butler (20.0 points per game) is out for the season.
18. Orlando Magic (25-23)
Orlando is sliding at 4-6 in the last ten with a minus-5.9 point differential, even with quality wins over Toronto and Miami. Paolo Banchero leads at 21.7 points per game, and Franz Wagner (22.2 points per game) has not played since January 18, which matters for their scoring depth.
19. Chicago Bulls (24-26)
Chicago is 5-5 in the last ten, but the last five have been ugly at 1-4 with a minus-10.6 point differential. Josh Giddey leads the team at 18.6 points per game and 8.8 assists per game, and he is back after missing time. The defense has been the problem, allowing 122.0 points per game over the last five.
20. Atlanta Hawks (24-27)
Atlanta is 4-6 in the last ten with a minus-5.6 point differential, and it is on a two-game losing streak. Jalen Johnson is the hub at 23.1 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game, leading the team in multiple categories.
21. Dallas Mavericks (19-30)
Dallas has two quality wins in the last ten, but the current trend is brutal with a four-game losing streak. Cooper Flagg leads at 19.8 points per game, while Anthony Davis (20.4 points per game) has not played since January 8.
22. Portland Trail Blazers (23-27)
Portland is in free-fall with a 0-5 last five and a minus-14.6 point differential, plus a five-game losing streak. Deni Avdija is still producing at 25.5 points per game, and Jerami Grant is back after missing time, returning on February 1.
23. Indiana Pacers (13-36)
Indiana is bad overall, but has been competitive lately, at 5-5 in the last ten, with two quality wins, including at Oklahoma City on January 23. Pascal Siakam leads at 23.8 points per game.
24. New Orleans Pelicans (13-38)
New Orleans is 3-2 in the last five and has a quality win at San Antonio on January 25, but the season-long hole is deep. Zion Williamson leads at 21.7 points per game on 58.2% shooting.
25. Washington Wizards (13-35)
Washington is 3-7 in the last ten with no quality wins and a minus-6.4 point differential. Alex Sarr has become the most reliable nightly presence for the Wizards.
26. Memphis Grizzlies (18-29)
Memphis is ice cold with a 0-5 last five and a six-game losing streak. Ja Morant (19.4 points per game) has not played since January 21, and the offense has not been able to compensate.
27. Milwaukee Bucks (18-29)
Milwaukee has cratered to 2-8 in the last ten and 0-5 in the last five, with a minus-12.6 point differential. Ryan Rollins leads all qualified scorers at 16.5 points per game, but Giannis Antetokounmpo (28.0 points per game) has not played since January 23, and Kevin Porter (16.8 points per game) has not played since January 19.
28. Brooklyn Nets (13-35)
Brooklyn has been non-competitive lately, with a minus-17.4 point differential over the last ten. Michael Porter leads at 25.6 points per game, but the Nets have no quality wins in this stretch.
29. Utah Jazz (15-35)
Utah is 1-9 in the last ten and has dropped six straight, while allowing 127.1 points per game in that span. Lauri Markkanen is back after an absence and still scores 27.4 points per game, but the defense is not holding up.
30. Sacramento Kings (12-39)
Sacramento is the coldest team in the league right now with a nine-game losing streak. Zach LaVine leads at 19.8 points per game, and Domantas Sabonis has recently returned after missing significant time, but the overall profile is still bottoming out.
NBA Power Rankings Final Thoughts
Detroit is still the standard because the recent form is dominant, and the quality wins are stacking up. New York and Charlotte are the two teams screaming momentum, each sitting on a six-game winning streak. Keep an eye on the Los Angeles Clippers, too. An 8-2 last ten from a team under .500 is exactly how a dangerous playoff seed is born.

Data from Blitz. Stats as of February 02.
NBA Power Rankings Right Now
The NBA season is a marathon, but right now, we are sprinting through the dog days of winter. This week's rankings highlight a massive disparity between season-long standings and current on-court reality. While the usual suspects sit atop the conferences, the underlying metrics - specifically point differential and recent form - are telling a wilder story.

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These power rankings are driven by a composite power score (0-100) that weighs overall record (30%), last 10 games form (30%), point differential over last 10 (15%), conference standing (15%), previous five games momentum (10%), and current streak (plus/minus five percent), plus bonuses for quality wins. That mix is why a team can jump the line with a hot month, even if the full-season record still looks messy.

The biggest shock to the system comes from the Eastern Conference, where a team with a losing record has cracked the top ten on the strength of an overwhelming surge. Here is where every team stands for the week of February 2, 2026.

All standings and player stats are as of February 1st.