The first week of the NBA season saw hot starts by surprise teams and disappointing play from a few contenders. What to make of it all? SI’s NBA staff is ranking every team from best to worst all season long, taking into account how each squad is currently playing. Where does your team rank? Here are our early impressions after one week of play.
1. Denver Nuggets
(Record: 2-0)
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