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Thunder Tops NBA Rankings; Mavericks' Flagg Shines Bright

12/2/2025

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The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the NBA power rankings as of December 1, 2025.
The Los Angeles Lakers have won seven straight against weaker opponents.
The Toronto Raptors have emerged as most improved, winning 14 of their first 20.
The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers are struggling with dwindling playoff chances.
The Dallas Mavericks are gaining momentum, with Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks setting a 35-point record.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the NBA power rankings as of December 1, 2025.
The Los Angeles Lakers have won seven straight against weaker opponents.
The Toronto Raptors have emerged as most improved, winning 14 of their first 20.
The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers are struggling with dwindling playoff chances.
The Dallas Mavericks are gaining momentum, with Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks setting a 35-point record.