"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's scoring average across 12 games this season is 33.2, third best in the league. The Thunder's hot start, despite Jalen Williams missing every game and several other rotation players missing chunks, can be credited to their unusual depth. But everything is riding on the continued greatness of the league's most consistent scorer. Gilgeous-Alexander won the scoring title a season ago, producing 32.7 points per game and has upped that output early in his eighth season. It appears he's getting better. -- Anthony Slater"
"The Thunder remain the only team in the league with one loss, but the West doesn't seem to be letting up as the tougher conference. Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are on a five-game winning streak, and the Los Angeles Lakers have won six of their past seven games as they await the return of LeBron James. Our NBA insiders break down this week's power rankings."
Early-season NBA standings show the Detroit Pistons atop the Eastern Conference while the Oklahoma City Thunder remain the only team with a single loss. The Western Conference appears tougher, with the Denver Nuggets on a five-game winning streak and the Los Angeles Lakers winning six of seven as they await LeBron James' return. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 33.2 points through 12 games, increasing his scoring from last season. Nikola Jokic is averaging 25.2 points with a career-best 11.9 assists and fewer field-goal attempts, boosting his playmaking impact. Panel-based power rankings reflect these trends.
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