NBA Power Rankings 2022-23: Philly Climbs To First In Updated Rankings

By Andrew Norton | Jan 30, 2023, 10:14am

The season is in full force, and you can find updated NBA Power Rankings for the 2022-23 season. Updates are every Monday for the regular season. See who tops the list for our updated NBA Power Rankings.

NBA Power Rankings 2022-23

Memphis snapped a five-game losing streak after securing a 19-point comeback victory against the Tyrese Haliburton-less Indiana Pacers, while the Celtics and Nuggets have also struggled in the past week. Philadelphia continues to ascend, finally securing its first top ranking on our NBA Power Rankings.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers continue to climb, with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard finally getting into a groove. They lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but that was mainly just a “punt” game; LA looks like the real deal once again. Keep checking back every Monday, as the NBA Power Rankings are updated weekly, and see our entire list below!

1. Philadelphia 76ers

Record: 32-16
Previous Rank: 3
Offensive Rating: 115.7
Defensive Rating: 111.6
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Eastern Conference:

2. Milwaukee Bucks

Record: 33-17
Previous Rank: 5
Offensive Rating: 112.3
Defensive Rating: 110.2
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Eastern Conference:

3. Denver Nuggets

Record: 34-16
Previous Rank: 2
Offensive Rating: 117.4
Defensive Rating: 113.4
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Western Conference:

4. Boston Celtics

Record: 36-15
Previous Rank: 1
Offensive Rating: 116.6
Defensive Rating: 110.9
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Eastern Conference:

5. Memphis Grizzlies

Record: 32-18
Previous Rank: 4
Offensive Rating: 114.0
Defensive Rating: 109.7
NBA Championship Odds:
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6. LA Clippers

Record: 28-25
Previous Rank: 12
Offensive Rating: 112.4
Defensive Rating: 112.4
NBA Championship Odds:
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7. Cleveland Cavaliers

Record: 31-21
Previous Rank: 7
Offensive Rating: 114.4
Defensive Rating: 109.7
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Eastern Conference:

8. Brooklyn Nets

Record: 30-19
Previous Rank: 8
Offensive Rating: 115.6
Defensive Rating: 112.5
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Eastern Conference:

9. Sacramento Kings

Record: 27-21
Previous Rank: 6
Offensive Rating: 117.5
Defensive Rating: 114.7
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Western Conference:

10. Oklahoma City Thunder

Record: 24-25
Previous Rank: 9
Offensive Rating: 113.1
Defensive Rating: 112.0
NBA Championship Odds:
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11. Golden State Warriors

Record: 25-24
Previous Rank: 17
Offensive Rating: 113.3
Defensive Rating: 113.4
NBA Championship Odds:
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12. Miami Heat

Record: 28-23
Previous Rank: 10
Offensive Rating: 111.0
Defensive Rating: 111.0
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Eastern Conference:

13. New York Knicks

Record: 27-24
Previous Rank: 16
Offensive Rating: 115.1
Defensive Rating: 113.4
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Eastern Conference:

14. Phoenix Suns

Record: 26-25
Previous Rank: 13
Offensive Rating: 113.7
Defensive Rating: 112.2
NBA Championship Odds:
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15. Minnesota Timberwolves

Record: 27-25
Previous Rank: 15
Offensive Rating: 113.1
Defensive Rating: 112.7
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Western Conference:

16. New Orleans Pelicans

Record: 26-25
Previous Rank: 11
Offensive Rating: 113.2
Defensive Rating: 111.7
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Western Conference:

17. Dallas Mavericks

Record: 26-25
Previous Rank: 19
Offensive Rating: 115.0
Defensive Rating: 114.9
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Western Conference:

18. Atlanta Hawks

Record: 25-25
Previous Rank: 14
Offensive Rating: 113.1
Defensive Rating: 113.9
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Eastern Conference:

19. Los Angeles Lakers

Record: 23-27
Previous Rank: 18
Offensive Rating: 113.2
Defensive Rating: 113.9
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Western Conference:

20. Utah Jazz

Record: 26-26
Previous Rank: 20
Offensive Rating: 116.6
Defensive Rating: 115.1
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Western Conference:

21. Washington Wizards

Record: 23-26
Previous Rank: 22
Offensive Rating: 112.7
Defensive Rating: 113.2
NBA Championship Odds:
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22. Portland Trail Blazers

Record: 23-26
Previous Rank: 23
Offensive Rating: 115.2
Defensive Rating: 114.9
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Western Conference:

23. Chicago Bulls

Record: 23-26
Previous Rank: 21
Offensive Rating: 112.7
Defensive Rating: 112.8
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Eastern Conference:

24. Orlando Magic

Record: 19-31
Previous Rank: 24
Offensive Rating: 111.6
Defensive Rating: 114.9
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Eastern Conference:

25. Toronto Raptors

Record: 23-28
Previous Rank: 26
Offensive Rating: 114.3
Defensive Rating: 113.7
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Eastern Conference:

26. Indiana Pacers

Record: 24-28
Previous Rank: 25
Offensive Rating: 112.7
Defensive Rating: 114.9
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Eastern Conference:

27. Charlotte Hornets

Record: 15-36
Previous Rank: 28
Offensive Rating: 109.2
Defensive Rating: 115.6
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Eastern Conference:

28. Houston Rockets

Record: 12-38
Previous Rank: 30
Offensive Rating: 109.0
Defensive Rating: 116.7
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Western Conference:

29. Detroit Pistons

Record: 13-38
Previous Rank: 29
Offensive Rating: 111.0
Defensive Rating: 118.3
NBA Championship Odds:
To Win Eastern Conference:

30. San Antonio Spurs

Record: 14-36
Previous Rank: 27
Offensive Rating: 110.6
Defensive Rating: 120.1
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NBA Power Rankings: Biggest Movers

Every time we update our NBA Power Rankings, we will also highlight the biggest movers in both directions and the reasons why they are seeing such volatility. Check out the biggest movers below!

Biggest Mover Up: Los Angeles Clippers (+6)

While the Clippers were technically tied with the Warriors for being titled the “biggest mover up” in this week’s NBA Power Rankings, I want to highlight Los Angeles. The Clippers had won five-straight games before punting a game at Cleveland on Sunday night. During that stretch, they were shooting a blistering 56% from the field and 49% from deep. Further, Kawhi Leonard looks like Kawhi Leonard again; he’s playing similar minutes and posting similar stats to what was considered normal for him before the knee injury.

Biggest Mover Down: New Orleans Pelicans (-5)

New Orleans has had an absolutely brutal stretch, dropping 11 of its past 13 games. Injuries have taken a toll on this team, as Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson have each missed large portions of the season. When everyone is healthy, this is a tough team to beat, but that’s just the problem. Hopefully, Williamson will be back around the All-Star break and Ingram and McCollum can stay on the floor. Nobody wants to see a promising team get completely derailed by injuries.

NBA Power Rankings Analysis

NBA Power Rankings often fluctuate throughout the season; this year is no different. We have seen a ton of shocking things in the first third of the NBA season, including Golden State struggling to establish chemistry, Sacramento firing on all cylinders offensively, and a few dark horse MVP candidates making their case, like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ja Morant.

The front-runners for the title of “best team in the NBA” are the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New Orleans Pelicans, Memphis Grizzlies, and Denver Nuggets. Although, this can change quickly due to chemistry, injuries, hot or cold streaks, or changes to lineups.

The Eastern and Western Conferences are beginning to take shape. Teams like Washington and Utah, which started the 2022-23 season hot, have cooled off and regressed to where their talent truly stands. Find more NBA content at our Lineups YouTube channel.

NBA Power Rankings FAQ

What Are NBA Power Rankings?

NBA Power Rankings are rankings of all the NBA teams based on how they have been performing over the past few games and the season. For this reason, rankings can fluctuate quite a bit throughout the year.

How Often Are NBA Power Rankings Updated?

NBA Power Rankings are usually updated every week based on how a team is performing and applied statistics. On Lineups.com, we update our Power Rankings at the beginning of every week (Monday.)

How Are NBA Power Rankings Calculated?

NBA Power Rankings can be calculated in different ways and are not necessarily decided by one particular statistic. For instance, the ranker can evaluate net ratings, weekly records, and other statistics, but could also include a personal opinion on the direction of a team.

When Are NBA Power Rankings Updated?

NBA Power Rankings are updated every Monday from the beginning of the NBA season until the end. Be on the lookout for the updated rankings at the beginning of each week and see where your favorite team stands.

How Do Injuries Affect NBA Power Rankings?

Injuries, coaching changes, and hot or cold streaks can affect NBA Power Rankings. Since there are weekly updates, injuries will play a factor into how a team ranks, even if it is not a season-ending injury.

Andrew Norton

Drew is a lead NBA writer at Lineups.com where he has been covering in-season basketball coverage to the NBA Draft. He is a former collegiate player who now spends time diving into NBA prospects and evaluating the analytics of the NBA.