The NBA has embarked on its new journey in 2025, with the 2025 San Francisco All-Star voting in full swing. Teams across the league are gradually finding their rhythm, and their goals are becoming clearer. At the same time, star players are giving their all to compete for spots in the All-Star starting lineup! At this juncture, winning streaks not only boost morale but also garner popularity. Looking across the entire league, there is one team in each conference that is currently on a long winning streak, and their star players have also gained the favor of fans in the All-Star voting. Next, let me unveil their true identities for you.
In the East, the longest winning streak does not belong to the defending champion Boston Celtics, nor does it belong to the Bucks, Knicks, 76ers, and other multi-star powerhouses; it belongs to the Eastern powerhouse Cleveland Cavaliers. At the start of the season, the Cavaliers broke their franchise record for the longest winning streak with a 15-game streak, which also established their leading position in the East. After a 10-point victory over the Hornets, the Cavaliers once again achieved a 10-game winning streak, making them the only team in the league's new season to achieve two 10+ game winning streaks. During this 10-game winning streak, the Cavaliers defeated teams such as the Wizards, Nets, Bucks, 76ers, Jazz, Nuggets, Warriors, Lakers, and Mavericks, truly demonstrating their dominance!
From a 15-game winning streak to a 10-game winning streak, the Cavaliers have quietly transformed, relying on their deep roster and the pivotal output of King Mitchell. During this 10-game winning streak, Mitchell, Garland, Mobley Jr., Allen, and LeVert all played fearlessly, and the Cavaliers achieved the league's No. 1 offensive efficiency (121.3) and true shooting percentage (62.1%), with an unstoppable offense that commands respect! More importantly, Mitchell is no longer the King Mitchell who was obsessed with individual play; he has become a true leader who knows when to restrain his brilliance but never hesitates to strike. In the first round of All-Star voting, Mitchell received 718,084 votes, ranking second in the East, only behind Ball (947,444). By all accounts, Mitchell deserves an All-Star starting spot, and even Garland and Mobley Jr. are worthy of being selected to the All-Star team!
In the West, the longest winning streak belongs to the young Thunder of Oklahoma City! Last season, the Thunder kept pace with the Nuggets, co-leading the West; in the new season, the Thunder intensified their efforts, emerging from the wild West and taking a commanding lead. Starting from December 4th with a 27-point victory over the Jazz, the Thunder went on to defeat the Raptors, Pelicans, Mavericks, Rockets, Bucks, Magic, Heat, Wizards, Pacers, Hornets, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Clippers, Knicks, and Celtics, achieving a remarkable 15-game winning streak, tying the new season's league record set by the Cavaliers at the beginning of the season. At the same time, this 15-game winning streak also set a new franchise record for the Thunder.
The Thunder respects their opponents when facing weaker teams and delivers heavy blows when facing stronger opponents, outperforming the Celtics in stability and surpassing the Cavaliers in ferocity. Their defensive efficiency (102.7), steals (11.8), points scored off turnovers (23.3), and net rating (+12.1) all rank first in the league, with defense being the foundation of the team! More crucially, the Thunder's core SGA leads by example, with impeccable performance on both ends of the court, continuing the stable output of the "Human 31 Points Essence." In the first round of All-Star voting, SGA received 1,053,683 votes, surpassing Doncic, Curry, Irving, Hua Zi, Harden, Morant, and others, ranking first among Western backcourt players! Without a doubt, SGA has already secured a starting guard spot in the Western Conference All-Star team, and he also has a chance to compete with Jokic for the MVP!
As of now, the Cavaliers hold the best record in the league with 31 wins and 4 losses, ranking first in the East; the Thunder holds the second-best record in the league with 30 wins and 5 losses, ranking first in the West, just behind the Cavaliers; in contrast, the defending champion Celtics have a record of only 26 wins and 10 losses, trailing the Cavaliers by 5.5 games and the Thunder by 5 games. It must be said that the defending champion Celtics should not be careless; the NBA is about to change. The rise of the Cavaliers and the Thunder is much more fierce than expected; they are younger, more energetic, and more dynamic, and they absolutely have the opportunity to challenge the throne of the defending champions! What do you think, basketball fans? Leave your comments and discuss it with me.