The Warriors stay put, aiming for the play-in, while the Magic climb up the ranks in the Eastern Conference.

With less than a month left in the regular season, teams are securing playoff berths and battling fatigue in readiness for a deep postseason push. The Boston Celtics secured a playoff spot last week, setting the pace in the Eastern Conference. Behind them, the Milwaukee Bucks, propelled by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, hold the advantage, while the Philadelphia 76ers, missing Joel Embiid since January, face the risk of slipping into the play-in tournament.

In the Western Conference, there isn’t a clear favorite, and teams seeded 4th to 8th are constantly changing positions, striving to avoid the play-in tournament. Following a couple of recent losses, the LA Clippers’ lead for the 4th seed has narrowed to just one game ahead of the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite facing challenges this season, the Houston Rockets are making a late surge, winning six consecutive games, potentially disrupting the playoff race.

With less than 20 games remaining in the regular season, it’s a crucial period for all teams. Let’s examine this week’s Power Rankings to assess the positions of all 30 teams as we approach this critical phase.