Intro
Week 14 of the 2025-26 NBA season wraps up. Hosted by Jose Salviati, Editor at PeachBasket.net, this episode recaps power rankings, stat leaders, upcoming matchups, and viral news.
Objective NBA Power Rankings (Top 10 - Week 14)
No perfect records; Minnesota Timberwolves go 0-2 (drop to #9 from #7); Miami Heat exit top 10 (#9 to #11 after 2-2).
• #10: New York Knicks (NEW after 2-1) – Solid stretch lands them back in top 10.
• #9: Minnesota Timberwolves (↓ from #7) – Only winless team at 0-2.
• #8: Toronto Raptors (↑ from #10) – Positive week keeps them steady.
• #7: Denver Nuggets (↓ from #4) – 2-2; await Jokic return.
• #6: Boston Celtics (↓ from #5) – Uneven results, including Cleveland loss.
• #5: Phoenix Suns (↑ from #8) – Top offense fuels rise.
• #4: Houston Rockets (↑ from #5) – Efficient play drives climb.
• #3: San Antonio Spurs (= #3) – Solid week holds position.
• #2: Detroit Pistons (↓ from #1) – Still East's best, razor-thin from #1.
• #1: Oklahoma City Thunder (↑ from #2) – Claims top spot.
Full 30-team list at PeachBasket.net.
Best to Do It By Averages (Week 14 Stat Leaders)
• Scoring: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) – 39 PPG (3 games); also 15 FGM. Max Christie (DAL) – 5.73 FGM (3 games).
• Rebounding: Jalen Johnson – 16.3 RPG, 13 DRPG (3 games); Marvin Bagley III – 7 ORPG (1 game).
• Assists: Ja Morant (MEM) – 12.5 APG (2 games).
• Blocks: Rudy Gobert, Myles Turner – 3 BPG (2 games each).
• Steals: Aaron Wiggins (OKC) – 5 SPG (1 game).
• Game Score: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 35.2.
Week 15 Marquee Matchup
San Antonio Spurs at Houston Rockets – Texas showdown; Spurs chase West lead, Rockets counter with hot form.
Full Court Press: Viral NBA News
AI scans trending stories: Ja Morant trade talks (Grizzlies may move him amid poor season: down 4 PPG, career-worst FG%/3P%, defensive issues); Kawhi Leonard/Clippers surge; Egor Demin's historic "all-fives" line (5 FGM, 5 3PM, 5 DRB, 5 TRB, 5 AST). Host dives deep on Morant: 26 years old, Grizzlies playoff underachievers (4-1st round exits in 7 years); loyalty tattoo vs. worn welcome; market hinges on defense fit.
Outro
Week 14 in the books. Tune in next week for Week 15 recap. Visit PeachBasket.net.