NBA Power Rankings: Week 15

NBA Western Conference Power Rankings

Golden State Warriors: First in the Western Conference (35-14)

Golden State Warriors

Last week: 3-0 (win at Lakers, win at Wizards, win at Celtics)

Coming Week: at Pacers, vs. 76ers, vs. Lakers

DeMarcus Cousins boasted of the Warriors being "the most hated team" in sports. It is next to true when their All-Star lineup steps on the court and demolishes the opponents. They are now on a 10-game winning streak and will look on to extend is as far as possible. With Boogie fitting into the Warriors' offense and defense schemes, they've outscored their opponents by a total of 160 points over their 10 games.

Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant are playing their usual MVP-level basketball and the offensive boost they get from Klay Thompson and Draymond Green is unmatched.

Oklahoma City Thunder: Third in the Western Conference (31-18)

Oklahoma City Thunder v New York Knicks

Last week: 4-0 (win at Knicks, win vs. Blazers, win vs. Pelicans, win vs. Bucks)

Coming Week: at Magic, at Heat, at Cetlics

The Thunder are on a five-game winning streak and with their stars- Paul George, Steven Adams and former MVP Russell Westbrook playing major roles to finding ways to ride their team with W, they look like a serious contender to the Warriors in the West.

George is posting while shooting, 48.0 percent from the field and a jaw-dropping 54.3 percent from 3-point range. He's gone for 30 points in four of the five wins and is making huge plays coming up clutch for OKC left and right.

George has averaged 31.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.6 steals in the last 5 games. His counterpart Russell Westbrook is struggling with his outside shooting but is leading the league in assists and making impact for his team.

The OKC support cast- Jerami Grant, Nerlens Noel, Terrance Ferguson and Dennis Schroder are putting big numbers at big situations in helping the squad.

Houston Rockets: Fifth in the Western Conference (29-20)

Houston Rockets v New York Knicks

Last week: 3-1 (loss at 76ers, win at Knicks, win vs. Raptors, win vs. Magic)

Coming Week: vs. Pelicans, at Nuggets, at Jazz

The prolific scoring of James Harden has become a norm when the Rockets take the floor. James scored 37, 61, 35 and 40 last week in which they won 3 times.

Kenneth Faried who just joined the Rockets recently has got the chance in the lineup amidst injuries. He scored back-to-back double-doubles to end the week.

Chris Paul is back from a 17-game absence, scored 12 points and 6 assists in the win against Magic.

Rockets' depth as a team has been a challenge all season. With Faried added to the squad, Chris Paul and Eric Gordon returning back to action, Rockets can dream their contendership to the West title.