The new NBA power ranking: Cavaliers are No. 1, Thunder No. 2

The C Cleveland Cavaliers are this years hottest team in the NBA rankings, followed by the Oklahoma City Thunder m- two surprise teams are in the lead.

The New York teams are the strongest competitor in the last weeks – surging to Number 3, followed by the sensational Memphis Grizzlies.

Both LA teams – Lakers and Clippers – are in the Top ten now.

Minnesota, Dallas and phoenix have to go to the Wild Card round by now, without a spot in the Play off roster – and the Warriors even are out of Wild Card and Play off at all.

This is the new NBA Power ranking based on the standings – compiled by US LIVE

1. Cleveland cavaliers 39 – 9

2. Oklahoma City Thunder 37 – 9

3. Boston Celtics 33 – 15

4. Houston Rockets 32 – 15

5. New York Knicks 32 – 16

6. Memphis Grizzlies 32 – 16

7. Denver Nuggets 28 – 19

8. Los Angeles Lakers 27 – 19

9. Milwaukee Bucks 26 – 19

10. Los Angeles Clippers 27 – 20