nba power rankings through the first month of the season

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Here’s where I rank all 30 teams a month into the season. I strongly believe teams like Golden State, Philly, & Miami will bounce back from their slow starts. Here’s how I view the 30 teams at the moment.

1. Milwaukee Bucks (10-1)

2. Cleveland Cavaliers (8-3)

3. Phoenix Suns (8-3)

4. Boston Celtics (8-3)

5. Utah Jazz (10-3)

6. Denver Nuggets (8-3)

7. Memphis Grizzlies (8-4)

8. Dallas Mavericks (6-4)

9. Portland Trail Blazers (8-3)

10. Atlanta Hawks (7-4)

11. Toronto Raptors (7-5)

12. New Orleans Pelicans (6-5)

13. Los Angeles Clippers (7-5)

14. Golden State Warriors (4-7)

15. Philadelphia 76ers (5-6)

16. Chicago Bulls (6-7)

17. Washington Wizards (5-6)

18. Miami Heat (4-7)

19. New York Knicks (5-6)

20. Minnesota Timberwolves (5-7)

21. Brooklyn Nets (5-7)

22. Indiana Pacers (5-6)

23. San Antonio Spurs (5-7)

24. Sacramento Kings (4-6)

25. Detroit Pistons (3-9)

26. Los Angeles Lakers (2-9)

27. Oklahoma City Thunder (4-7)

28. Orlando Magic (3-9)

29. Charlotte Hornets (3-9)

30. Houston Rockets (2-10)