NBA Power Rankings Week 15: Utah Jazz continue to climb as the Oklahoma City Thunder enter the mix

#3 Utah Jazz - Record: 32-13

Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz have climbed to second in the West

The Utah Jazz have been the NBA's best team since the turn of the year, and they recorded another perfect 3-0 record in Week 14 to move up to second in the West standings. Utah's 112-107 win over the Mavericks on Saturday felt like a huge moment, and with Rudy Gobert playing the most dominant basketball of his career, the Jazz's rise will be difficult to stop.

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#2 Los Angeles Lakers - Record: 36-10

The Lakers remain top of the Western Conference standings

The Lakers endured a tough week as they concluded their Grammy road trip. While Frank Vogel's team was able to pick up midweek wins over the Knicks and Nets - they started the week with a huge defeat to the Celtics, before also losing to the Sixers on Saturday. The Lakers still top the West with a 36-10 record, although doubts remain over their ability to beat the NBA's best teams, and Tuesday's clash with the Clippers feels like a must-win game.

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#1 Milwaukee Bucks - Record: 40-6

The Milwaukee Bucks continued their excellent form in Week 14

The Milwaukee Bucks played just twice over the past seven days due to their participation in the annual European Game, although Mike Budenholzer's team picked up consecutive wins to improve to 40-6. The Bucks were far from their best in Paris, although another signature performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo was enough to secure an eighth consecutive win, and Milwaukee are showing no signs of slowing down.