2024-25 FTN NBA Power Rankings: Boston Back on Top

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The Boston Celtics are back at full strength, and as a result, they’ve reclaimed the top spot in our rankings. Despite trailing the Cavaliers by 7.5 games in the standings, they’d still be favored in a seven-game series. The best odds available on Boston to reach the Finals are -115 at DraftKings Sportsbook, suggesting the books see them as more likely than the entire field. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers sit at +215 on DraftKings. So before you get upset about us putting Boston first, head over to our partners at DraftKings and put your money where your mouth is.

Out West, it’s more of the same. The Thunder remain the clear favorites, but everything behind them is wide open. Our model rates the Nuggets as the second-best team in the conference, yet nine of our top 12 teams hail from the West. With just a month left in the season, the playoff race is as unpredictable as ever, making for an exciting finish.

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Every Monday, we provide an up-to-the-minute snapshot of the league using our exclusive power rankings, powered by the FTN NBA Betting Model. These rankings adjust for recent results, injuries and key news, offering a dynamic, data-driven view of the NBA’s shifting landscape. We also track which teams are trending up and which are sliding down.

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Key Takeaways

The Timberwolves Continue to Climb

Minnesota is coming off another perfect week, extending its winning streak to eight games. That stretch includes a dominant 20-point victory over the Nuggets, one of the most impressive wins any team has had all season. A big part of the Wolves’ resurgence has been Julius Randle’s rock-solid play. He’s not scoring at the same rate he did in New York, but he’s filling up the stat sheet and contributing in multiple ways.

The Warriors Are True Contenders

Since Jimmy Butler joined the team, the Warriors are 15-1 when he plays. They’ve climbed to seventh in our rankings and are only marginally behind Minnesota for fifth. The Thunder may be more talented, but no team in the league can match Golden State’s playoff experience. Sportsbooks remain skeptical, with the Warriors at just +800 to reach the Finals, but if you have to face them in the playoffs, good luck.

The Spurs Look to Next Year

It’s hard to believe that just a few weeks ago, the Spurs were a legitimate playoff threat. But once Victor Wembanyama went down for the season, the writing was on the wall. They remained competitive with De’Aaron Fox in the lineup, but now that he’s sidelined as well, San Antonio has plummeted to 28th in our rankings. Cooper Flagg, anyone? 

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