- The Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors have been battling for the top spot in ESPN's NBA Power Rankings this season. The Lakers have held the top spot for most of the season and currently are in the lead with a record of 50-14. The Warriors, who have been without star forward Kevin Durant for most of the year, have been steadily climbing the rankings and are now just a few spots behind the Lakers with a record of 44-20. Both teams feature star-studded rosters, with the Lakers boasting the likes of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Kyle Kuzma, and the Warriors led by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. With the regular season winding down, the battle for the top spot on ESPN's rankings should come down to the wire.
