Before we step into 2025, let's take stock of where each NBA team stands, from the top (Cavs) to bottom (Pels).

The Houston Rockets have dropped their last two games after winning four in a row following their elimination from the NBA Emirates Cup in the semifinal against

The Cavs are having their best start in franchise history through 31 games. Riding a six-game winning streak, Cleveland is 17-1 at home. The Cavs put up 149 points at Denver in a double-digit win as four of their five starters scored between 22 and 33 points.

After a great start to the year, Golden State has come back down to earth. The Warriors are expected to be very active at the trade deadline to surround All-NBA point guard Stephen Curry with another star-level player.

Welcome back to another installment of HoopsHype’s power rankings! Last time, we performed a quick pulse check on a star for each team. This week, we’ll make New Year’s resolutions for each squad.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are rolling, and the Milwaukee Bucks have won 13 of their past 16 games.