Before we step into 2025, let's take stock of where each NBA team stands, from the top (Cavs) to bottom (Pels).

It has been a full team effort on both ends of the floor for the Thunder — a team that is missing one of its best players in Chet Holmgren. Everyone has stepped up to make life a little bit easier. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP campaign has completely taken off,

The Cavs are having their best start in franchise history through 31 games. Riding a six-game winning streak, Cleveland is 17-1 at home. The Cavs put up 149 points at Denver in a double-digit win as four of their five starters scored between 22 and 33 points.

Given their string of questionable losses, the Celtics' chances of winning another championship have taken a hit in the NBA power rankings.

Here are the USA TODAY Sports NBA power rankings at the turn of the calendar, with resolutions each team should carry into 2025.

The Houston Rockets have dropped their last two games after winning four in a row following their elimination from the NBA Emirates Cup in the semifinal against

After a great start to the year, Golden State has come back down to earth. The Warriors are expected to be very active at the trade deadline to surround All-NBA point guard Stephen Curry with another star-level player.

Welcome back to another installment of HoopsHype’s power rankings! Last time, we performed a quick pulse check on a star for each team. This week, we’ll make New Year’s resolutions for each squad.