Some teams across the NBA are looking to ring in the new year with continued success, while others are hoping to re-up resolutions for 2025. After slow starts, the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets are looking to leave 2024 behind and hop into a second-half surge to contend for the playoff picture.

After an impressive 12-3 start to the 2024-25 season, the Golden State Warriors were consistently listed near the top of early season power rankings. However, their recent slide has seen them plummet down any type of power ranking list.

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

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

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

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.

Oklahoma City has been playing arguably the best basketball the league has seen over the course of the first half of the season. It has been a full team effort

The Cavaliers and Thunder weren’t chosen to play on the holiday despite making the conference semifinals last season. Guess Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Donovan Mitchell aren’t marquee enough, but the NBA can’t overlook their teams next season considering how they’re having the best seasons in the league right now.