NBA SIMS LEAGUE Power Ranking
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| 1 (1) | 117 | Was |  |
13-0 Orl 92, Was 114 W Was 109, Cha 93 W Was 117, Mil 97 W Sac 99, Was 114 W Was 118, Den 113 W LAC 113, Was 122 W Was 109, Orl 94 W Was 104, Pho 92 W OKC 104, Was 125 W Was 110, Phi 104 W Mia 95, Was 117 W Was 118, Bkn 104 W Tor 106, Was 121 W |
Upper echelon offense + upper echelon defense = UNDEFEATED. While many of us expected Washington to be an elite team, I don’t know if anyone could predict just how dominant they’d be. | |
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2 (3) | 90 | Hou |  |
10-2 Det 117, Hou 115 L Hou 116, LAL 109 W Hou 118, Bkn 91 W Cha 108, Hou 113 W LAL 106, Hou 115 W Hou 111, Cha 88 W NO 114, Hou 106 L Dal 91, Hou 128 W Hou 115, LAC 106 W Hou 118, Mem 113 W NO 98, Hou 106 W SA 114, Hou 126 W |
Week 3 saw Nikola Jokic average 20ppg on 67% shooting. How do you stop that? And even if you could, Maxey and Halliburton will still drive you nuts. |
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3 (2) | 87 | Utah |  |
10-2 Utah 120, Dal 89 W Cle 99, Utah 115 W Phi 118, Utah 106 L Utah 119, Mil 108 W Mil 107, Utah 112 W Utah 121, Phi 114 W LAL 95, Utah 121 W Utah 114, SA 108 W Bos 111, Utah 107 L Utah 112, GS 87 W Utah 113, NO 104 W Dal 107, Utah 108 W |
No Embiid, no problem. The Jazz have started the season off strong behind the play of Franz Wagner, who should be a lock for MIP. |
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4 (10) | 80 | OKC |  |
10-3 NY 103, OKC 113 W OKC 116, Dal 93 W OKC 113, Cle 105 W Por 103, OKC 99 L SA 107, OKC 94 L Den 105, OKC 112 W Sac 105, OKC 112 W OKC 104, Was 125 L OKC 115, Pho 109 W OKC 118, Den 111 W Sac 97, OKC 101 W OKC 124, Tor 121 W Phi 103, OKC 107 W |
Trae and Ant very well may be the best backcourt in the NSL. The two combine for 64ppg, which accounts for 63% of the Thunders total team points per game. |
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5 (4) | 68 | NO |  |
8-4 Tor 115, NO 122 W NO 117, Mem 101 W Ind 102, NO 112 W Min 114, NO 109 L Por 99, NO 113 W Cle 112, NO 106 L NO 114, Hou 106 W Pho 105, NO 108 W NO 115, LAC 99 W NO 98, Hou 106 L Utah 113, NO 104 L Bkn 97, NO 107 W |
The Pelicans have a lot going for them this year, and any team with Luka Doncic on it should be a contender. However, the X factor this year seems to Russell Westbrook. Averaging nearly 16ppg off the bench on strong efficiency. |
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6 (14) | 67 | Chi |  |
8-4 Ind 103, Chi 96 L Chi 109, Orl 85 W Chi 118, Min 99 W Chi 118, SA 114 W Chi 109, Orl 112 L Phi 103, Chi 111 W Min 118, Chi 113 L Chi 94, Atl 109 L Chi 112, Den 104 W Mia 86, Chi 107 W NY 105, Chi 112 W Chi 114, Mil 102 W |
Chicago built their identity around defense, and so far it’s worked out well. At the time of this writing, the Bulls have allowed the 3rd fewest PPG from their opponents. Next few weeks will test the Bulls however as LaMelo Ball is expected to miss some time with a calf strain. |
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7 (17) | 67 | Cle |  |
8-4 Ind 114, Cle 112 L Cle 107, Mia 108 L Cle 99, Utah 115 L OKC 113, Cle 105 L Cle 114, Dal 91 W Bos 117, Cle 121 W Cle 114, Mil 110 W Cle 112, NO 106 W Cle 127, SA 106 W Orl 104, Cle 130 W Mil 106, Cle 116 W Cle 111, Det 103 W |
Cleveland looks like a powerhouse thus far this season, with the exception of week 1, the Cavs have looked flawless. Scottie Barnes is expected to miss time however. Will Cleveland have enough juice in the tank to compete while Scottie is out? |
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8 (6) | 66 | Ind |  |
8-4 Ind 114, Cle 112 W Ind 103, Chi 96 W Bos 98, Ind 112 W Ind 102, NO 112 L Bkn 143, Ind 145 W Orl 102, Ind 117 W LAC 108, Ind 104 L Ind 109, Min 95 W Mil 112, Ind 104 L Ind 105, LAL 113 L Orl 103, Ind 105 W Ind 115, GS 95 W |
The ever evolving roster of the Pacers seems to finally be taking shape. Wemby has been great, as we all expected, but it seems to be the additions of Terry Rozier and Mikal Bridges that has allowed the Pacers to take a leap. It’ll be interesting to see if Yeet tinkers more with the roster, and if he does, how much? |
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9 (8) | 63 | Bos |  |
8-5 Bos 98, Ind 112 L Atl 91, Bos 114 W Bos 108, NY 98 W Tor 120, Bos 113 L Bos 125, Mia 122 W Det 109, Bos 114 W Bos 117, Cle 121 L Bos 108, Atl 100 W Por 97, Bos 122 W Bos 96, Min 107 L Bos 111, Utah 107 W Bos 113, Orl 111 W Bos 104, SA 114 L |
Off to a solid 8-5 start, the Celtics combines veterans like Jayson Tatum with rising stars like Jared McCain. Versatility from players like Alperen Sengun and Kelly Oubre has fueled their strong, adaptable play early in the season. |
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10 (12) | 63 | Min |  |
8-4 Min 114, LAC 109 W Chi 118, Min 99 L Min 114, NO 109 W GS 85, Min 94 W Cha 103, Min 97 L Min 118, Chi 113 W Min 93, GS 77 W Ind 109, Min 95 L Min 99, Mia 110 L Bos 96, Min 107 W Min 98, Mem 91 W Det 106, Min 126 W |
Depth has been an issue all season long for Minnesota, but AD and Jimmy Buckets should carry this team far. With that said, it’s not secret that this front office would like to have traded Butler already. Is it only a matter of time? |
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11 (7) | 61 | SA |  |
7-5 LAL 98, SA 114 W SA 102, LAC 105 L SA 117, NY 106 W Chi 118, SA 114 L LAC 104, SA 124 W SA 107, OKC 94 W Utah 114, SA 108 L SA 107, Dal 88 W Cle 127, SA 106 L Phi 88, SA 114 W SA 114, Hou 126 L Bos 104, SA 114 W |
Limping along without a healthy PG is not ideal for a team that has championship aspirations. Giannis and LaVine are a strong tandem for though, and it should be enough to keep this teams head above water while they wait on a PG. |
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12 (5) | 56 | Den |  |
7-5 Den 105, Atl 93 W Den 108, Por 103 W GS 93, Den 114 W Was 118, Den 113 L Den 106, Sac 101 W Pho 110, Den 112 W Den 105, OKC 112 L Tor 108, Den 119 W Den 121, Pho 125 L Chi 112, Den 104 L Den 120, Mil 115 W OKC 118, Den 111 L |
I’m sure the Nuggets expected a higher offensive output for Sabonis, still though, he’s been efficient if nothing else and is 3rd in RPG. |
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13 (16) | 56 | Pho |  |
7-5 Pho 106, Por 103 W Sac 99, Pho 115 W LAL 106, Pho 92 L Dal 95, Pho 111 W Pho 110, Den 112 L Pho 105, NO 108 L Was 104, Pho 92 L Tor 114, Pho 115 W Den 121, Pho 125 W Pho 102, Dal 95 W Pho 111, Sac 101 W OKC 115, Pho 109 L |
The emergence of Shaedon Sharpe has to be a welcomed addition to the Suns this year. Sharpe averaged 16/4/3 during week 3 (his first week of action this year) |
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14 (25) | 53 | Cha |  |
7-5 LAC 101, Cha 108 W Cha 91, Phi 102 L Was 109, Cha 93 L Cha 108, Hou 113 L Cha 104, NY 89 W Cha 103, Min 97 W Cha 107, Det 121 L Hou 111, Cha 88 L Mem 94, Cha 104 W Cha 111, Atl 106 W Det 100, Cha 110 W Cha 115, Dal 94 W |
Hornets look revitalized with the return of Ja Morant, who has thus far looked like a definitive MVP candidate. The big 4 of Ja, KAT, OG and Derozan will carry and otherwise weak bench to a 50+ win season…if Ja can stay away from guns. |
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15 (19) | 50 | Tor |  |
6-7 Tor 115, NO 122 L Bkn 108, Tor 118 W Phi 118, Tor 124 W Tor 120, Bos 113 W Tor 111, Bkn 115 L Mia 105, Tor 92 L Tor 118, Phi 106 W Tor 114, Pho 115 L Tor 108, Den 119 L NY 101, Tor 127 W Bkn 106, Tor 122 W Tor 106, Was 121 L OKC 124, Tor 121 L |
Injuries to their two aging superstars SHOULD have been damning. But so far the Raps are holding their own. A true testament to how a good defense can carry you in the NSL. |
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16 (18) | 45 | Por |  |
6-7 Pho 106, Por 103 L Den 108, Por 103 L Por 103, Mil 109 L Det 104, Por 108 W Por 103, OKC 99 W Por 94, Mem 95 L Por 99, NO 113 L Dal 99, Por 111 W Por 109, Sac 95 W Por 97, Bos 122 L GS 81, Por 108 W Orl 114, Por 95 L Por 117, Dal 110 W |
Blazers finished week 3 with a 6-7 record. Which is fitting given that they also acquire 6-7 first round picks every few weeks. |
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17 (11) | 43 | LAC |  |
6-7 LAC 101, Cha 108 L SA 102, LAC 105 W Min 114, LAC 109 L Sac 117, LAC 121 W LAC 113, Was 122 L LAC 104, SA 124 L Mem 98, LAC 105 W Atl 102, LAC 105 W LAC 108, Ind 104 W Hou 115, LAC 106 L Mia 113, LAC 109 L NO 115, LAC 99 L LAC 111, Atl 106 W |
Clippers holding steady while Paolo is out. This is all anyone could’ve asked for in Los Angeles. Pretty soon, when Banchero is back, the Clippers could be an absolute powerhouse. |
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18 (15) | 43 | Mia |  |
6-7 Mia 106, GS 89 W Cle 107, Mia 108 W Mia 105, NY 111 L Mia 99, Mem 88 W Bos 125, Mia 122 L NY 114, Mia 111 L Mia 105, Tor 92 W Bkn 110, Mia 104 L Min 99, Mia 110 W Mia 95, Was 117 L Mia 113, LAC 109 W Mia 99, Bkn 107 L Mia 86, Chi 107 L |
Another candidate for MIP this year is Derrick White, not only that, but him averaging 30ppg, being a tenacious defender, AND having Miami hover around .500 might be enough to guarantee some MVP votes as well |
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19 (13) | 40 | Mil |  |
5-7 Por 103, Mil 109 W Was 117, Mil 97 L Mil 103, Orl 85 W Utah 119, Mil 108 L Mil 107, Utah 112 L Mil 115, GS 80 W Cle 114, Mil 110 L Sac 101, Mil 118 W Den 120, Mil 115 L Mil 106, Cle 116 L Mil 112, Ind 104 W Chi 114, Mil 102 L |
The top heavy Bucks have struggled this year, mainly due to Paul George’s injuries and lack of depth. At full health, these guys should be at the top of the conference, so there is no need to sound the alarm…yet. |
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20 (9) | 37 | Det |  |
5-7 Det 117, Hou 115 W Det 114, Mem 105 W Det 104, Por 108 L Atl 99, Det 115 W Det 109, Bos 114 L Det 114, LAL 120 L Cha 107, Det 121 W Det 99, GS 90 W Det 100, Cha 110 L Det 106, Min 126 L Sac 114, Det 105 L Cle 111, Det 103 L |
Pat Beverly recently proclaimed Zubac to be one of the top 5 centers in the league. Maybe that is a stretch,but Zubac is 4th in the league in BPG and 2nd in FG%. Not too shabby. |
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21 (20) | 36 | LAL |  |
5-7 LAL 98, SA 114 L Hou 116, LAL 109 L LAL 114, Bkn 107 W LAL 106, Pho 92 W LAL 106, Hou 115 L Det 114, LAL 120 W Mem 103, LAL 120 W LAL 95, Utah 121 L LAL 110, NY 115 L Atl 114, LAL 112 L Ind 105, LAL 113 W Mem 100, LAL 85 L |
In what’s looking to be a soft rebuild for the Lakers, the goal here isn’t to win. But the mounting injuries have to be frustrating nonetheless |
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22 (23) | 26 | Mem |  |
4-8 NO 117, Mem 101 L Det 114, Mem 105 L Mem 109, GS 94 W Mia 99, Mem 88 L Por 94, Mem 95 W GS 89, Mem 96 W Mem 103, LAL 120 L Mem 98, LAC 105 L Mem 94, Cha 104 L Min 98, Mem 91 L Hou 118, Mem 113 L Mem 100, LAL 85 W |
Hard to pin point what exactly Memphis projects to be this season. Injuries to key depth pieces seem to be hindering the Grizzlies. Still, this team seems to be underachieving. |
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23 (21) | 26 | Phi |  |
4-8 Atl 106, Phi 97 L Cha 91, Phi 102 W Phi 118, Tor 124 L Phi 118, Utah 106 W Phi 103, Chi 111 L Phi 108, NY 102 W Utah 121, Phi 114 L Tor 118, Phi 106 L Was 110, Phi 104 L Phi 88, SA 114 L Phi 103, OKC 107 L NY 109, Phi 111 W |
Another good team that's been done in by injuries. I think we're all pretty eager to see how KP performs in the new engine this year. |
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24 (28) | 26 | Sac |  |
4-9 Dal 113, Sac 120 W Sac 99, Pho 115 L Sac 117, LAC 121 L Sac 99, Was 114 L Den 106, Sac 101 L Sac 101, Mil 118 L Sac 105, OKC 112 L Por 109, Sac 95 L Pho 111, Sac 101 L Sac 114, Det 105 W Sac 105, Atl 97 W Sac 97, OKC 101 L GS 88, Sac 107 W |
Dont let their record fool you, the Kings have done an excellent job turning nothing into something. Unfortunately they've lost Grant Williams and are still without Mitchell Robinson. When fully healthy this team should be one of the better defenses in the league. |
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25 (24) | 25 | Atl |  |
4-8 Atl 106, Phi 97 W Den 105, Atl 93 L Atl 91, Bos 114 L Atl 99, Det 115 L Atl 117, Bkn 113 W Atl 102, LAC 105 L Bos 108, Atl 100 L Chi 94, Atl 109 W Cha 111, Atl 106 L Sac 105, Atl 97 L Atl 114, LAL 112 W LAC 111, Atl 106 L |
Desmond Bane has to be in the discussion for MIP. Upping his scoring average by 7ppg, and keeping his team in games while core players like Grady Dick miss time. |
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26 (22) | 25 | Bkn |  |
4-8 Orl 96, Bkn 103 W Bkn 108, Tor 118 L Hou 118, Bkn 91 L LAL 114, Bkn 107 L Bkn 143, Ind 145 L Tor 111, Bkn 115 W Atl 117, Bkn 113 L Bkn 110, Mia 104 W Was 118, Bkn 104 L Bkn 106, Tor 122 L Mia 99, Bkn 107 W Bkn 97, NO 107 L |
Brooklyn has a solid team with a ton of depth. There’s no doubt that they’ll turn things around, but with Brandon Ingrams looming free agency, might we see Breece move him before the trade deadline? If so, does that signal a full rebuild? |
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27 (26) | 15 | NY |  |
3-9 NY 103, OKC 113 L SA 117, NY 106 L Mia 105, NY 111 W Bos 108, NY 98 L Cha 104, NY 89 L NY 114, Mia 111 W Phi 108, NY 102 L NY 97, Orl 108 L NY 101, Tor 127 L LAL 110, NY 115 W NY 105, Chi 112 L NY 109, Phi 111 L |
BING BONG. The most Caucasian team in the league is a woeful. New York has twice as many white dudes as they do wins after week 3. |
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28 (27) | 14 | Orl |  |
3-9 Orl 96, Bkn 103 L Orl 92, Was 114 L Chi 109, Orl 85 L Mil 103, Orl 85 L Chi 109, Orl 112 W Orl 102, Ind 117 L Was 109, Orl 94 L NY 97, Orl 108 W Orl 104, Cle 130 L Orl 114, Por 95 W Bos 113, Orl 111 L Orl 103, Ind 105 L |
The Magic have done a good job retooling their team, on paper they look like they’d mesh well with a good balance of offense and defense. Unfortunately they’ll be without Cam Thomas for the foreseeable future. Still, it’s early in the season and I wouldn’t count this team out yet. |
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29 (30) | -20 | Dal |  |
0-12 Dal 113, Sac 120 L OKC 116, Dal 93 L Utah 120, Dal 89 L Dal 95, Pho 111 L Cle 114, Dal 91 L Dal 99, Por 111 L Dal 91, Hou 128 L SA 107, Dal 88 L Pho 102, Dal 95 L Cha 115, Dal 94 L Por 117, Dal 110 L Dal 107, Utah 108 L |
The bad? Dallas has been awful, and even a healthy roster doesn’t change that much. The good? They’re in asset collection mode and they own their own 1st in the 2025 draft. |
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30 (29) | -21 | GS |  |
0-12 Mia 106, GS 89 L GS 93, Den 114 L GS 85, Min 94 L Mem 109, GS 94 L Mil 115, GS 80 L GS 89, Mem 96 L Min 93, GS 77 L Det 99, GS 90 L GS 81, Por 108 L Utah 112, GS 87 L Ind 115, GS 95 L GS 88, Sac 107 L |
Golden State has done a commendable job rebuilding this team. However, the expectations were never to compete this year. They’re not outright tanking, but you have to imagine they’ve got one thing in their mind right now: COOPER FLAGG |
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