Tue Nov 05 00:10:00 UTC 2024: ## NBA Power Rankings: Cleveland and Oklahoma City Remain Undefeated, While Phoenix and Golden State Surge

**Week 2 of the NBA season saw a flurry of injuries, impacting teams across the league.** Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic, Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors, and multiple key players from the Pelicans, Hawks, and Jazz all suffered significant injuries. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers remain undefeated, showcasing impressive performances that have catapulted them to the top of the Power Rankings.

**The Thunder (6-0)** have dominated their opponents, winning all six games comfortably, with no contest even coming close in the final five minutes. They face a tough schedule this week, including a rematch against the Denver Nuggets, where they opened the season with a win.

**The Cavaliers (7-0)** are also perfect, but have had to fight harder for their victories. They’ll face the Bucks, who narrowly lost to them in their last meeting, with a win potentially making them the first team since the 2015-16 Warriors to start 8-0 with a double-digit point differential.

**While the top contenders are already making their mark, the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors are making significant strides.** The Suns have won four straight after a shaky start, while the Warriors have shown dominance even without Stephen Curry.

**The upcoming week promises exciting matchups, with key games including:**

* The Thunder vs. Nuggets (Wednesday)
* The Cavaliers vs. Bucks (Monday)
* The Suns vs. 76ers (Monday)
* The Warriors vs. Celtics (Wednesday)

**This week offers a chance for teams to solidify their early season positioning, as the league continues to be shaken by injuries and unexpected performances.** With all 30 teams in action, NBA fans can look forward to thrilling matchups and exciting moments on NBA League Pass.

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