With records through Friday and last week’s ranking:

1. Warriors – 26-1 (last week 1)

Fortunately for the Warriors, they’re done playing Milwaukee this season.

2. Spurs – 23-5 (LW 2)

Only the Warriors’ excellence has kept San Antonio from receiving more praise

3. Cavaliers – 17-7 (LW 3)

Kyrie Irving and Iman Shumpert are back in the lineup.

4. Thunder – 17-9 (LW 4)

OKC must improve on the road after going 5-6 away from home.

5. Pacers – 16-9 (LW 6)

Paul George can expect another fine for his profane critique of officiating.

6. Raptors – 17-11 (LW 5)

January brings a seven-game homestand.

7. Bulls – 15-9 (LW 8)

Chicago will play better if Derrick Rose is fully recovered from his eye injury.

8. Hornets – 15-10 (LW 7)

Al Jefferson’s absence has not slowed Charlotte.

9. Hawks – 16-12 (LW 9)

Atlanta is finding it tougher this season in a more competitive Eastern Conference.

10. Heat – 15-10 (LW 11)

Dwyane Wade is averaging 18.5 points per game while his minutes have been scaled back.

11. Clippers – 16-11 (LW 12)

Looks as if the early-season doldrums are behind them.

12. Mavericks – 15-12 (LW 13)

Wesley Matthews is still looking to find his game after last season’s Achilles’ injury.

13. Pistons – 16-12 (LW 15)

Rookie Stanley Johnson could prove to be one of the steals of the 2015 draft.

14. Magic – 15-11 (LW 16)

Coach Scott Skiles might have Orlando playing its way into the postseason.

15. Celtics – 14-13 (LW 10)

Young team struggles to win close games.

16. Grizzlies – 14-14 (LW 14)

Lineup changes to boost offense leads to Zach Randolph’s benching.

17. Knicks – 13-14 (LW 26)

Showing life again with three consecutive wins.

18. Rockets – 13-14 (LW 17)

A report of an unhappy Dwight Howard the latest drama in a lackluster season.

19. Jazz – 11-14 (LW 18)

Alec Burks’ play off the bench is key.

20. Wizards – 10-14 (LW 19)

What changes will come if Washington can’t shake its season-long funk?

21. Suns – 12-16 (LW 22)

With improving health, Phoenix could surge.

22. Nuggets – 11-15 (LW 25)

Maximizing their talent to remain near the middle of the West.

23. Trail Blazers – 11-17 (LW 20)

Damian Lillard continues to put up big numbers with less talent around him.

24. Timberwolves – 10-16 (LW 21)

Andrew Wiggins has the makings of a future All-Star.

25. Kings – 10-16 (LW 23)

Lack of intensity to start games remains a major issue.

26. Bucks – 10-18 (LW 28)

If only Milwaukee brought the same intensity it shows when playing the Warriors every night.

27. Pelicans – 7-19 (LW 24)

Even with injuries, this is a disappointing start.

28. Nets – 7-19 (LW 27)

Latest losing streak is up to four games.

29. Lakers – 4-22 (LW 29)

Kobe Bryant’s dunk steals attention from losing ways.

30. 76ers – 1-27 (LW 30)

Off to worst start through 28 games in league history.

JASON JONES