The first week of the 2026-27 NBA season has already given us plenty of talking points, from early statement wins to a few surprising starts across both conferences.
Advait Jajodia ranks the top 10 NBA teams following the opening week of the season, placing the 3-0 Oklahoma City Thunder at the summit. The Thunder earned wins over San Antonio, Denver, and the LA Clippers, though Jalen Williams suffered an injury concern. Houston, Minnesota, and the LA Lakers also secured high placements after undefeated 3-0 starts led by Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, and Luka Doncic respectively.
Sportskeeda highlights surprise early-season performances across the league, noting undefeated runs from both Detroit and Memphis alongside Portland's 2-0 opening. Meanwhile, Philadelphia stands at 3-1 despite frontcourt injury issues, and Atlanta and Toronto round out the rankings after showing strong offensive flashes despite early defeats.
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