Warriors, Wolves, Grizzlies, Rockets rise in rankings

The latest NBA Power Rankings show the top three teams remain unchanged, while the Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Grizzlies, and Houston Rockets have moved up. The Timberwolves are on an eight-game winning streak, including a win over the Nuggets. The Los Angeles Lakers have a better record than their point differential suggests, ranking fifth in the standings despite being eighth in point differential. The Timberwolves, however, have a higher expected win total based on their performance. The LA Clippers are highlighted as a team to watch, with Norman Powell returning. They face a challenging schedule ahead, including games against strong opponents like the Cavaliers and Grizzlies.