What happened: Kevin O'Connor ranked the San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers atop his latest NBA power rankings. Both franchises opened the 2026-27 regular season with dominant stretches, each riding winning streaks of four games or more.

Why it matters: Philadelphia leads the Eastern Conference with a 7-1 record after securing a 126-107 victory over Chicago on Monday. San Antonio stands at 5-2 following five consecutive wins, climbing to sixth in the Western Conference after defeating Utah 119-97.

What to watch: Philadelphia puts its four-game winning streak on the line as it defends the Eastern Conference's top seed. San Antonio looks to extend its five-game streak in upcoming Western Conference action.