NBA: Power Rankings 13.0

The end of the regular season came to an end on Sunday night with a flurry of playoff-type games including Golden State staving off Memphis behind Stephen Curry's 46-point performance, Washington coming back to beat Charlotte fueled by another Russell Westbrook triple-double, and New York clinching home court advantage in the first round. Check out our updated power rankings and award projections below!

1. Utah Jazz (52-20, +1): Utah finishes the regular season at the top of our power rankings with a 52-20 record and a NBA-best +9.2 point differential. When this team is completely healthy, they’re elite on both ends of the floor and a deep playoff run has to be the expectation. The Jazz are 31-5 at home and 7-3 in their last 10 games, and will start the postseason on their home court against the 8-seed team, which will be determined in the upcoming play-in tournament.

2. Phoenix Suns (51-21, -1): The Suns are heading into the playoffs riding a 3-game winning streak and holding onto the second best home record in the Western Conference at 27-9. With that said, Phoenix could be facing either the Lakers or Warriors in the opening round which could cause issues. Phoenix went 4-2 in the regular season against those teams. Devin Booker (25.6 points, 4.3 assists per game) and DeAndre Ayton will be the key in their first playoff appearance.

3. Philadelphia 76ers (49-23, +1): Philadelphia recently clinched the 1-seed in the Eastern Conference, finishing 49-23 and 8-2 in their last 10. With Joel Embiid (28.5 points, 10.6 rebounds per game) and Ben Simmons seemingly healthy, the 76ers believe they can compete for a Finals berth. Philadelphia’s defense will be even more important going forward as they’re allowing just 108.1 points per game, which ranks 6th best in the league.

4. Brooklyn Nets (48-24, -1): The Nets sit at fourth in our rankings but should be considered the favorites to win it all if everyone is healthy. According to Vegas Insider, the Nets (+225) are favorites to win it all ahead of the Lakers (+425), Clippers (+600), and Jazz (+750). Brooklyn is riding a 5-game win streak behind Kyrie Irving (26.9 points, 6.0 assists per game), Kevin Durant, and company, and they'll have a good chance to extend it against the Celtics or Wizards this weekend.

5. Denver Nuggets (47-25, +0): Denver didn’t play up to their potential in the last game of the season, bowing out 132-116 on the road versus Portland. The Nuggets were able to clinch the 3-seed in the West, though, and they’ll get a chance for revenge against the Trail Blazers in the first round. Nikola Jokic (26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds per game) and Michael Porter Jr. will look to continue playing at a high level after finishing a division-best 9-3, including two narrow victories over Portland.

Other Playoff Teams:

6. Clippers (47-25, +0)

7. Bucks (46-26, +0)

8. Trail Blazers (42-30, +3)

9. Mavericks (42-30, -1)

10. Lakers (42-30, +0)

11. Knicks (41-31, -2)

12. Warriors (39-33, +5)

13. Hawks (41-31, -1)

14. Heat (40-32, +0)

15. Wizards (34-38, +5)

16. Celtics (36-36, -3)

Rest of the League:

17. Grizzlies (38-34, -2)

18. Pacers (34-38, +1)

19. Hornets (33-39, -3)

20. Spurs (33-39, -2)

21. Kings (31-41, +1)

22. Bulls (31-41, +2)

23. Pelicans (31-41, -2)

24. Timberwolves (23-49, +4)

25. Raptors (27-45, -2)

26. Thunder (22-50, +0)

27. Cavaliers (22-50, -2)

28. Magic (21-51, -1)

29. Pistons (20-52, +0)

30. Rockets (17-55, +0)

Most Valuable Player:

1. Nikola Jokic (Nuggets, +0)

2. Joel Embiid (76ers, +0)

3. Stephen Curry (Warriors, +1)

4. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks, -1)

5. Luka Doncic (Mavericks, +1)

Rookie of the Year:

1. LaMelo Ball (Hornets, +2)

2. Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves, -1)

3. Tyrese Haliburton (Kings, -1)

4. Cole Anthony (Magic, +1)

5. Immanuel Quickley (Knicks, -1)

Defensive Player of the Year:

1. Rudy Gobert (Jazz, +0)

2. Ben Simmons (76ers, +0)

3. Draymond Green (Warriors, +1)

4. Bam Adebayo (Heat, +2)

5. Myles Turner (Pacers, -1)

Most Improved Player:

1. Julius Randle (Knicks, +0)

2. Michael Porter Jr. (Nuggets, +0)

3. Jerami Grant (Pistons, +1)

4. Jaylen Brown (Celtics, -1)

5. Christian Wood (Rockets, +1)

Sixth Man of the Year:

1. Jordan Clarkson (Jazz, +0)

2. Derrick Rose (Knicks, +3)

3. Jalen Brunson (Mavericks, -1)

4. Chris Boucher (Raptors, -1)

5. Montrezl Harrell (Lakers, +0)

NBA Finals Odds:

1. Nets (+225)

2. Lakers (+425)

3. Clippers (+600)

4. Jazz (+750)

5. 76ers (+750)

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