In this weeks Run it Back! NBA Week in Review podcast Jose reveals the only objective NBA Week 13 Power Rankings after week#13, the best to do it – by average – in week #13 and more. Make sure to add Run it Back! NBA Week in Review to your podcast list!
NBA Week 13 Power Rankings: Top 10 Breakdown
Week 13 of the 2025-26 NBA season is complete, bringing fresh shifts in the only objective NBA power rankings based purely on performance stats. The New York Knicks went 1-3 in Week 13, dropping from #9 to #11 and opening the top 10 for a new team, with the Miami Heat entering at #9 amid tight competition heading toward the All-Star Game.
Starting at #10, the Toronto Raptors hold steady from #10 last week after another solid Week 13, with consistency locking them into the top tier. The Miami Heat burst into the top 10 at #9, up from unranked, replacing the slipping Knicks—their strong Week 13 performance signals a clear resurgence as they play good basketball.
Phoenix climbs to #8 from #6 last week, capitalizing on momentum to swap with Houston, propelled by key wins and Devin Booker back playing strong. Houston slips to #7 from #4 after a tough Week 13 that dropped them three spots, with defensive lapses contributing to the fall. Minnesota rises to #6 from #5, edging past Boston with balanced Week 13 play—their depth shines through despite a point guard gap, led by dominant Anthony Edwards.
Boston drops to #5 from #7 after a 2-1 Week 13, losing ground to surging Western teams amid inconsistent offense, though they exceed expectations without Jayson Tatum. Denver jumps to #4 from #8, surging four spots with a perfect 4-0 Week 13—Jamal Murray holds the fort until Nikola Jokić returns, making their dominance scary good. San Antonio remains locked at #3, matching Week 12, defined by steady excellence and phenomenal Victor Wembanyama.
OKC stays firm at #2, unchanged from Week 12, thanks to relentless Week 13 execution that trails only the top team. Detroit Pistons retain #1, steady from last week, capping a flawless 2-0 Week 13—their elite play cements NBA dominance. View the full 30-team list at thePeachBasket.net.
Week 13 Top Statistical Performers
Shifting to players, these leaders stand out by averages in shooting, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals, points, and game score. Anthony Edwards topped scoring at 39 points per game over two outings, while Kawhi Leonard of the surging Los Angeles Clippers led three-pointers with six made per game in two contests.
Edwards also averaged 14.5 field goals made. Jusuf Nurkic dominated rebounds with 17 total in one game, Mitchell Robinson led offensive rebounds at six over three games, and Nurkic topped defensive at 14 in that single outing. Cam Spencer averaged 12 assists over two games, Chet Holmgren blocked 3.8 shots across four, and Tobias Harris led steals at three per game as the only multi-game player.
Jamal Murray posted the highest game score at 29 over three games.
Week 14 Marquee Matchup Preview
Looking to Week 14, the East’s best clash as the Detroit Pistons host the Boston Celtics—will Detroit pull further ahead, or will Boston remind them of their strength? This promises an elite showdown.
Full Court Press: Viral NBA Topics
AI insights highlight key trends: NBA Europe League momentum, Kia MVP Ladder shifts with Jayson Brown surging alongside Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, All-Star starters revealed post-Thunder-Cavs on January 19 at 2:00 PM ET, and a winding title picture exposing OKC vulnerabilities ahead of the trade deadline.
The NBA Euro League stands out—a joint NBA-FIBA venture targets 2027 with 12 permanent franchises in cities like London, Paris, Madrid, Berlin, and Athens, plus four annual qualifiers from domestic leagues via merit-based promotion/relegation. Adam Silver confirmed progress in January 2026 meetings, targeting $500 million franchise fees per permanent spot, with speculation up to $1 billion for prime markets like Madrid or London—a smart investment mirroring soccer’s growth. Silver also eyes Seattle and Las Vegas expansion in 2026.
The NBA’s global rise benefits fans everywhere. Week 13 wraps the 2025-26 season’s action—join next week post-Week 14 to run it back.
