Spurs Top Power Rankings, Hornets Rise

0:00This is Corey, with Golden State Warriors news today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The San Antonio Spurs hold the top spot in this week's NBA power rankings with a 43 and 17 record while the Detroit pistons sit close. Behind at 45 and 14, the Oklahoma City Thunder, last year's champions remain a top contender at 47 and 15. These teams are dominating, but with only six weeks left in the 2025-26 regular season, every game counts. The Charlotte Hornets are the biggest riser, jumping into the top 15 after going 19 and 9 in their last 28 games. They've led the league in offensive rating since the start of 2026, thanks to healthy lamello ball and Brandon Miller, plus rookie con. New Apple breaking the single season record for three's by a first year player. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors have dropped to 17 without Stephen Curry, who's been out a month with a knee injury. They've gone 4 and 6 in their last 10,

1:02now 5 games back of the Western Conference 6 seed and face a re-evaluation in 10 days with no. Clear return day yet. Injuries are hitting hard across the league, from Jason Tatum's comeback push for Boston, to Donovan Mitchell, and James Harden, sideline in Cleveland. The Nick's grabbed attention with a 25-point blow out of the spurs, boosting their title hopes if Carl Anthony Towns steps up. Teens like the surging Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets are pushing for west seeds, while bottom feeders like the Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers focus on the draft. Expect tight races as March heats up. The Daily News now is powered by our sponsor, link in the description. Head in, sound on, lights out. That is the routine.