Run It Back NBA Week in Review - Week 14 Show Notes
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.
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).
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.
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.
Week 14 in the books. Tune in next week for Week 15 recap. Visit PeachBasket.net.