While the Thunder remain untouched at the top of the NBA power rankings, the Bucks, 76ers, and Blazers are all making big jumps in Week 2.

OKC is unbeaten through seven games this season, leading the league in defensive rating. Josh Robbins, The Athletic Editor’s Note: Read more NBA coverage from The Athletic here. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA or its teams.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in just three quarters as the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder thumped the New Orleans Pelicans 137-106 on Sunday to push their season-opening win streak to 7-0.

No bitterness was shown. While Giddey admitted it was difficult to feel neutral, he was ultimately happy to see the Thunder win an NBA championship. His relationships with several former teammates surfaced when they went back and forth with the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals.

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Gobert's teams have also ranked in the top 10 for defensive rating in each of the last five seasons, going back to his days with Utah. The 33-year-old center is a clear floor raiser on defense, and he deserves a spot on this list despite some regression.

The defending champion Thunder continued their dominant start with another big win, leaving as the NBA's lone remaining unbeaten

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