NBA Power Rankings Week 4: Los Angeles Lakers at the top as the Boston Celtics continue their impressive start to the season

#6 Denver Nuggets - Current Record: 7-2

Nikola Jokic has made a slow start to the season but hit a game-winning shot against the Sixers

The Denver Nuggets have yet to hit top gear, although they managed to pick up wins over the Heat, Sixers, and Nuggets last week. Nikola Jokic produced the game-winning basket in the final seconds against the Sixers on Friday, and the 24-year-old appears to be returning to form following his much-criticized start to the season. Meanwhile, Will Barton and Jamal Murray have made solid contributions, and the Nuggets should continue to get better over the coming weeks.

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#5 Philadelphia 76ers - Current Record: 6-3

Both Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid missed games during Week 3

Heading into Week 3, the Sixers were unbeaten, although Brett Brown's team dropped three straight games to slip down the East. However, much of this can be attributed to absences, as Joel Embiid missed the surprise defeat to the Suns through suspension, while Ben Simmons has been out since suffering an injury just 10 minutes into the defeat to the Jazz. When both Embiid and Simmons are healthy, the Sixers remain the team to beat in the East, although it is worrying how dependent they are on the All-Star duo.

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#4 Milwaukee Bucks - Current Record: 7-3

Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 29.7 points for the Bucks

Following an unconvincing start to the season, the Milwaukee Bucks have now won five of their last five games, only losing on the road to the Utah Jazz. Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to lead the charge as the reigning MVP has recorded at least 30 points in his last five games. His three-point shooting is also developing, and the Bucks once again look as though they will be major contenders when the playoffs roll around.