NBA Postseason Players Power Ranking: The 10 finest players in
Welcome to the NBA’s changing of the guard.We’re to 4 teams, the NBA’s conference finals, and the old guard is out. No LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant (his team didn’t even make the postseason), or perhaps a Jayson Tatum in sight.There is still plenty of star power– the next generation is increasing. Here are the top 10 players still playing as the NBA conference finals start.1 )Shai Gilgeous-Alexander(Oklahoma City) If he wasn’t going to be on top of these power rankings previously, he sealed his grip on the leading area Sunday with 35 points to lead the Thunder in a close-out Game 7– the very best performer stepped up on the most significant stage. SGA POWERS OKC TO WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS!!!! 35 points 4 helps 3 takes 12-19 from the floor Game 1 vs. MIN: Tuesday at 8:30 pm/et on ESPN pic.twitter.com/7E3wJp17cE!.?.!— NBA( @NBA )May 18, 2025 “You understand who this is? The
MVP,” Chet Holmgren said, standing beside Gilgeous-Alexander in the team’s walk-off interview after the win.SGA is balancing 29 points, 6.4 helps and 5.9 rebounds a game in
the playoffs, all while playing top-level defense and pitching in 1.5 steals a night. This is the very best player on the very best team staying, and he is the very best player left in the postseason.2) Jalen Brunson (New York )Often a player wins one of the NBA’s postseason awards, then heads out in the playoffs and shows exactly why– Jalen Brunson was voted the NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year and has more than measured up to that in these playoffs.Brunson is averaging 28.8 points and 7.7 assists
a game for the Knicks this postseason, he is the engine of their playoff offense. The Knicks’offense falls off a cliff when Brunson is not on the court (New york city has a 97.1 net ranking when he is off the court this postseason, 18.7 points less than when he is on ). Brunson has actually secured his Knicks legend status, which will just grow if he can lead New York to the NBA Finals.3) Anthony Edwards(Minnesota)We have actually had the ability to watch Edwards grow throughout these playoffs, to determine the mental side of the game and take a step forward with each game. Golden State has a quality defense that tossed different looks at him, and you might see him finding out how to deal with and
attack them in real time. Edwards continues down the course to becoming one of the true faces of the league.These playoffs, Edwards is averaging 26.5 points, 8 rebounds, and 5.9 assists a game, shooting 38.5 %on 3-pointers (and taking 9.1 a game ). Edwards is not done being evaluated by strong defenses– Lu Dort, Alex Caruso and the Oklahoma City Thunder are on another level, and Edwards being able to take care of the ball will be a key stat because series.4)Tyrese Haliburton(Indiana)The focus coming into the last round was all the stars on the Cleveland Cavaliers, however while they stumbled through the series it was Haliburton who was the very best player on the floor. Through the playoffs, he is balancing 17.5 points, 9.3 assists, and 5.5 rebounds a game, but the numbers(specifically his 33.8 %shooting from 3) do not inform the story– he is the conductor of a high-paced symphony of an offense. Likewise, he’s been as clutch as Brunson this postseason.And do not forget this one:5) Julius Randle(Minnesota)Minnesota is in the Western Conference Finals since Julius Randle outplayed Draymond Green in the last round.” I lost my matchup,” Green said after the Timberwolves got rid of the Warriors.”Julius was extraordinary. He played great basketball. Truthfully, some of the shots he was taking were shots you desire him to take, and he made them. He made the shots.
At the end of the day, the game
boils down to shotmaking and he made the shots. So I got to offer Ju a lot of credit.”Randle is averaging 23.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 5.9 helps a game this postseason. It took most of the regular season for Randle and Rudy Gobert to determine how to fit next to each other, however they do now and the Timberwolves are a hazard since of it.6 )Karl-Anthony Towns( New York City)Towns has currently had a strong playoffs, balancing 19.9 points and 11.3 rebounds a game. With Mitchel Robinson healthy, the Knicks have two dominant bigs on the flooring, which has actually
been a huge part of what has fueled them to this point.Towns’most significant days might lead him: He averaged 30.3 points and 12 rebounds a game against the Pacers this season, having some of his best nights of the regular season, including a 40-point, 12-rebound game after the All-Star break.
He will need to do that again if the Knicks are going to advance.7)Pascal Siakam(Indiana)Siakam is perhaps the most underrated player in the NBA, and he has experience on this phase that his group needs. Do not forget that he has a ring from Toronto. Siakam understands what is required in
order to win at this level, and how to do so beside a red-hot superstar.Siakam is balancing 18.8 points and 6.2 rebounds a game these playoffs, numbers close to what he did throughout Toronto’s title run(19 points and 7.1 rebounds), plus he is a quality protector who provides Rick Carlisle alternatives in slowing New york city’s attack.8 )Jalen Williams(
Oklahoma City)
Williams has actually been exceptionally irregular this postseason, however when the Thunder require him most he has actually stepped up, like his 24 points and +35 efficiency in Game 7 against Denver. For the playoffs, Williams is averaging 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists a game.
The Thunder requirement Williams to be more constant in this series and specifically in the NBA Finals( if they advance ).9)Myles Turner (Indiana)Myles Turner was tough against the Cavaliers. Going up against a physical and remarkable front court of Jarrett Allen and
Evan Mobley, Turner was the best big on
the floor– and frequently the most physical– in helping trigger the Indiana win. Turner is averaging 16.5 points and 6 rebounds a game, but most importantly, 2.5 blocked shots a game. He has actually been a force in the paint and needs to be again when facing Brunson and buddies.10)Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City)Similar To Jalen Williams, Holmgren has not corresponded or effective as the Thunder require this postseason(which is