Power Rankings, Week 13: Thunder back at top amid changed Top 5 - NBA
Google News • 1/12/2026 – 1/14/2026
Summary
The NBA Power Rankings for Week 13 indicate that the Thunder have returned to the top position amid changes in the Top 5. The Timberwolves are highlighted as contenders, and there is a check-in on preseason over/under expectations. Additionally, the rankings assess where teams like the Mavericks and Hawks stand ahead of the trade deadline. The Celtics have dropped in the latest rankings following two tough losses.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
48d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1106
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1106/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1106/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 48 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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