NBA Power Rankings: Who can beat the Golden State Warriors?

NBA Power Rankings: Who are the biggest threats to the Warriors?

By Tony Pesta | Feb 15, 2019

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Before we celebrate the 2019 All-Star weekend, let’s look back at the first half of the NBA season and break down a power ranking for all 30 teams.

It’s nearly the halfway point for the 2018-19 NBA season. There have been a bunch of teams that have exceeded expectations while others have underperformed. One thing is for certain, this season has been full of surprises. Even the Golden State Warriors have had their fair share of controversy.

Despite all of the rumors that have plagued many teams, this year is set for an explosive finish. The NBA looks more competitive than ever this season as there are multiple championship contenders out there making waves.

Before we dive into the second half of the season, let’s do a power ranking for all 30 NBA teams. We will judge how the team has performed all year, how they are playing currently and how they will look moving forward.

Which team do you think has the best shot at dethroning the Golden State Warriors?

*Written with the help of Nathan Beighle, Pete Hernandez and Jelani Scott

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