Power Rankings, Week 5: Rockets, Mavs and Lakers rise; Cavs stay at No. 1

The NBA season is a quarter of the way through, and things are starting to take shape. The Cleveland Cavaliers are still the No. 1 team in the league, but there are some new teams making a move up the standings.

1. Cleveland Cavaliers (14-3)

The Cavaliers are still the top team in the league, and they have been playing like it lately. They have won seven of their last eight games, and they have a comfortable lead in the Eastern Conference.

2. Golden State Warriors (13-4)

The Warriors have been one of the hottest teams in the league lately, and they have won 10 of their last 11 games. They are the only team that has been able to keep pace with the Cavaliers so far this season. They have proven to be a true competitor.

3. San Antonio Spurs (12-4)

The Spurs have played like title contenders all season long, and they are starting to separate themselves from the rest of the Western Conference. They have a great mix of experience and youth, and they will be a threat in the playoffs this year.

4. Houston Rockets (10-6)

The Rockets have been one of the most impressive teams in the league over the past few weeks. They have won seven of their last nine games, and they are now tied for second place in the Western Conference. James Harden is playing like an MVP candidate, and the rest of the team is starting to gel.

5. Dallas Mavericks (10-6)

The Mavericks have been another one of the most impressive teams in the league over the past few weeks. They have won eight of their last 10 games, and they are now tied for second place in the Western Conference. They have depth, talent, and a lot of potential.

6. Los Angeles Lakers (9-7)

The Lakers have been up and down all season long, but they are starting to find their rhythm. They have won four of their last five games, and they are now tied for fifth place in the Western Conference. They are a talented team, and they should be a factor in the playoffs this year.

7. Boston Celtics (10-7)

The Celtics have been one of the most disappointing teams in the league this season. They have lost four of their last five games, and they are now tied for seventh place in the Eastern Conference. They have a lot of talent, but they have not been able to put it together consistently this season.

8. Toronto Raptors (9-8)

The Raptors have been a surprise team this season. They have won five of their last seven games, and they are now tied for eighth place in the Eastern Conference. They have a good young team, and they could be a playoff contender this year.

9. Miami Heat (8-9)

The Heat have been up and down all season long. They have lost three of their last four games, and they are now tied for ninth place in the Eastern Conference. They have a lot of talent, but they have not been able to put it together consistently this season.

10. Atlanta Hawks (9-8)

The Hawks have been one of the most impressive teams in the league over the past few weeks. They have won five of their last seven games, and they are now tied for 10th place in the Eastern Conference. They have a lot of young talent, and they could be a playoff contender this year.