NBA POWER RANKINGS: Where every team stands heading into the playoffs

Scott DavisAug 17, 2020, 19:09 IST

Chris Paul and the Oklahoma City Thunder are playoff threats this year.Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo/USA TODAY Sports/Reuters

The NBA playoffs are here.
After eight "seeding" games in the bubble, playoffs will have their normal format, though, of course, there is no home-court advantage this year.
The Clippers, Bucks, and Lakers all look like the best teams, but the Raptors and Celtics have entered the contender conversation.
Check out our power rankings below.

The NBA playoffs are here.

After eight "seeding" games in the Disney bubble, the postseason kicks off on August 17, with its usual format — 16 teams, best-of-seven series. Of course, this year, there will be no home-court advantage, changing things significantly.

Take a look at our power rankings as the playoffs begin below.

16. Orlando Magic

Magic head coach Steve Clifford with players. Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo/USA TODAY Sports/Reuters

15. Brooklyn Nets

Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert. Ashley Landis/Pool Photo/USA TODAY Sports/Reuters

14. Dallas Mavericks

Luka Doncic. Ashley Landis/Pool Photo/USA TODAY Sports/Reuters

13. Portland Trail Blazers

Damian Lillard. Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo/AP Images

12. Utah Jazz

Joe Ingles and Donovan Mitchell. Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo/USA TODAY Sports/Reuters

11. Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid. Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo/USA TODAY Sports/Reuters

10. Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler. Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports/Reuters

9. Indiana Pacers

T.J. Warren. Ashley Landis/Pool Photo/USA TODAY Sports/Reuters

8. Denver Nuggets

Nikola Jokic. Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports/Reuters

7. Oklahoma City Thunder

Chris Paul. Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo/USA TODAY Sports/Reuters

6. Houston Rockets

James Harden. Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo/AP Images

5. Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum. Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo/USA TODAY Sports/Reuters

4. Toronto Raptors

Pascal Siakam and Kyle Lowry. Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports/Reuters

3. Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Ashley Landis/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports

2. Milwaukee Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo. Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo/USA TODAY Sports/Reuters

1. LA Clippers

Kawhi Leonard. Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports/Reuters

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