Using the legendary coach's benchmark of winning 40 games before losing 20, the rankings identify a small group of serious title aspirants. While the Celtics and Spurs have outside shots, the Thunder (42-14) and Pistons (40-13) currently sit alone at the top. Meanwhile, struggling squads like the Kings, Wizards, and Nets occupy the bottom of the list.
NBA Power Rankings: Thunder, Pistons Lead Contenders List
As the NBA season enters its second half, only the Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons meet Phil Jackson's '40-20 rule' for legitimate title contenders.