Cavs, Thunder lead mid-season check-in

2025 NBA Power Rankings: Cavs, Thunder lead mid-season check-in
We're at the midway point of the NBA season, so let's take a look at how teams are doing. The clear runaway squads are the Cleveland Cavaliers (35-6) and Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7), who both have a 6 1/2-game lead over the second-place teams in their respective conferences.
From OKC Thunder to Cade Cunningham, the top surprises midway through 2024-25 NBA season
But Detroit (21-10) is eighth in the East this time around. Former Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham has a chance to earn an All-Star selection, and new additions such as Malik Beasley and Tim Hardaway Jr. have added some much-needed 3-point shooting.
NBA midseason grades: Cavs acing season, 76ers need improvement
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder have each thrived so far this season, while the Philadelphia 76ers need to show improvement.
NBA power rankings: OKC Thunder back on top after revenge win over Cavs, Rockets on rise
The Oklahoma City Thunder regain the top spot in The Arizona Republic's recent NBA power rankings after defeating the previous No. 1, Cleveland.
NBA Power Rankings: Thunder bests Cavaliers in The Rematch; Celtics struggle
The NBA saw "The Rematch" turn into "The Blowout" between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite missing their two top centers, OKC destroyed Cleveland in its best win yet. The contest served as a possible NBA Finals preview.
NBA-leading Cavaliers seize control in the 2nd half and beat Timberwolves 124-117
Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, Darius Garland added 29 and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers took control in the second half and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 124-117 on Saturday night.

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Thunder's rise back to NBA elite could offer rebuild blueprint for Nets
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OKC Thunder jersey history No. 14 - Daequon Cook (2010-12)
During his time suiting up for OKC, Cook wore only jersey No. 14 and put up 5.5 points and 1.9 rebounds per game.