NBA power rankings after October:
- Bucks: It’s hard to argue with perfection, but I guess we just did. A loss to Atlanta can be forgiven early, especially when sandwiched between wins over Philadelphia and Miami.
- Celtics: Atop the Eastern Conference for now. How long that lasts and how much it matters in the end is to be determined.
- Nuggets: 4-0 and third on the medal stand. The disrespect can drive them as it continues for the champions.
- Mavericks
- Warriors
- 76ers
- Clippers
- Kings
- Pelicans
- Thunder
- Pacers
- Hawks
- Spurs
- Bulls
- Pistons
- Knicks
- Magic
- Suns
- Lakers
- Nets
- Timberwolves
- Hornets
- Wizards
- Heat
- Jazz
- Cavaliers
- Raptors
- Blazers
- Rockets
- Grizzlies