If we can make one conclusion from the first week of the 2025-26 NBA season, it's that we should expect plenty of close matchups in the Western Conference and for offenses to reign supreme. There are plenty of storylines to pull from the first week of games, but as far as the NBA power rankings go, the San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks made the most noise.

Many were wondering what the Spurs would look like with Mitch Johnson entering his first full year as the head coach of the Spurs, despite technically being their coach all of last season on an interim basis, and all eyes were on Victor Wembanyama 's health.

After spending time focusing on his mind and body, notably visiting and staying at the Shaolin Temple in China, Wemby appears to be a completely different talent , on

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