NBA Power Rankings: The Best and Worst Teams After Two Weeks

November 2, 2021 Sports

1. Miami Heat
Current record: 5–1
Previous ranking: 11

The Heat are blowing the doors off opponents, thanks to a hilariously stingy defense and an offense that finally found its three-point shot in a Saturday win against the Grizzlies. Miami is undefeated with Kyle Lowry in the lineup, and Jimmy Butler’s two-way dominance has him looking like an early MVP candidate.

2. Utah Jazz
Current record: 5–1
Previous ranking: 3

The Jazz have more or less picked up where they left off last regular season. Through the first two weeks of the season, Utah is leading the league in percentage of field goals coming from three, which it led the NBA in last year. The Jazz are second in net rating and dominating despite uncharacteristic inefficiency from Donovan Mitchell.

3. Golden State Warriors
Current record: 5–1
Previous ranking: 2

Stephen Curry remains atop all players in scoring after two weeks of the NBA season. Excluding his five-game 2020 season, Curry is currently shooting a career-worst 39.7% (lol) from three. Once his shot “returns,” he could run away with the scoring title.