The 2025-26 NBA regular season has officially wrapped, and the playoff picture is finally clear. With the bracket set, sixteen teams—plus four more in the Play-In Tournament—are now locked in for a thrilling postseason chase toward the Larry O'Brien Trophy. The final week was a masterclass in strategy, as contenders battled fiercely to secure the most favorable seeding for the road ahead.

For the ten teams whose campaigns have ended, the focus now shifts to the future and the promise of the 2026 NBA Draft. But for the elite, it's all about the present moment and the ultimate prize.

As we turn the page to the playoffs, here are the final power rankings for the 2025-26 regular season. These rankings reflect the consistent dominance and late-season form that separates the true contenders from the pack.

At the very top of the standings, there was remarkably little movement in the final week. The elite teams have solidified their positions, demonstrating the kind of sustained excellence that makes them the favorites as the postseason begins. The race for the top spot came down to the wire, but one team ultimately separated itself with a combination of star power, depth, and clutch performances.