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The Houston Rockets lead the NBA in offensive rating, scoring 123.4 points per 100 possessions, and are starting to look like a threat in the West.
Jimmy Butler led the Golden State Warriors to a road win over the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night while the Oklahoma City Thunder outlasted the Houston Rockets on opening night.
Denver also remains highly ranked, while the preseason predicted top teams in the East have stumbled to start the season.
The Detroit Pistons are coming after the OKC Thunder in this week's NBA power rankings. The Pistons extended their winning streak to 10 at the end of Week 4.
After losing Game 1 of the Lakers' second-round playoff series against the Rockets, 112-97, LeBron James compared them to the St. Louis Rams of 1999, 2000, and 2001. LeBron James said there's no way to prepare for the Houston Rockets' speed. You have to ...
Enjoy all the the top moments and highlights from a six-game night in the NBA, featuring the expected return of LeBron James.
Wembanyama, 21, had his season cut short last season as a result of right thrombosis in his right shoulder. Despite the injury, he was still named an NBA All-Star last season and also led the league in blocks for the second straight season.