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2025-26 NBA Power Rankings: Spurs, Thunder, Bulls, 76ers stay perfect, Celtics, Mavericks start slow
Nikola Jokic has started the season with three consecutive triple doubles and Denver was a shot away from being 3-0. Aaron Gordon dropped 50 points in the season opener, Jamal Murray 43 in their most recent outing, and Denver has the third-ranked offensive efficiency.
In his third NBA game on Sunday, Harper put together a fantastic night that showed the full scope of his talents. He dropped 20 points, eight assists, six rebounds, and two steals on 8-of-11 shooting from the floor to a win over the Brooklyn Nets. Watch the highlights here:
The timing follows Popovich's transition from head coach to president of basketball operations, a shift prompted by health concerns that included a mild stroke in November 2024. Though he no longer patrols the sideline, Popovich continues to shape the organization from the front office, ensuring his principles still guide the team’s direction.
The Spurs have moved up the NBA power rankings after a strong first week of the 2025-26 season, but the Mavericks are falling quickly.
Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper are filling in nicely at the point while the one-time All-Star recovers from a hamstring injury.
Unfortunately for the New Orleans Pelicans, who are looking to change the culture of the struggling franchise, they have started their 2025-26 campaign with two
One week out from the election, the Spurs says they're focused on the ballot box and confident voters will give the green light to fund a downtown arena.
Though Harper's effort against the Nets was the best of his young NBA career, he was good in his first two games as well. He scored 13 points in a victory at the New Orleans Pelicans two nights after outscoring top overall draft pick Cooper Flagg 15 to 10 on opening night.