"NBA Power Rankings: LeBron James Leads Unthinkable Rise of Contenders"

In the latest NBA Power Rankings, the Bucks and Mavericks are on the rise in the top 10, with the Nuggets holding the No. 1 spot. The playoff and SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament chases are tightening up as teams make their push, with the Rockets making a late-season push for a tournament spot. In the Eastern Conference, the playoff and Play-In Tournament teams are nearly set, while in the West, the Houston Rockets are making a serious push and are the only threat to the 10th-place Golden State Warriors. The article also highlights the movement in the rankings, plus-minus players of the week, and teams to watch in Week 23.