As the 2025 NBA season enters its final stretch, the race for the top spot in this competitive wins pool is heating up. With just a few weeks left before the playoffs begin, every win counts and the pressure is on for these five participants to lead their teams to victory.
Aidan maintains his hold on first place with an impressive 266 total wins, thanks in part to the Milwaukee Bucks' four wins this week. The Bucks, who won the in-season tournament back in December, are proving they're still a force to be reckoned with as they gear up for another deep playoff run.
Hot on Aidan's heels is Miguel, whose squad racked up an impressive 12 wins this week. The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, have been on a tear lately, and Miguel is reaping the benefits. Gilgeous-Alexander's 42-point, 6-rebound, 6-assist performance this week was just one of many highlights for Miguel's team, which also saw strong showings from Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan of the Sacramento Kings.
Josh and Gage are tied for third place with 246 and 242 total wins, respectively. While Josh's Charlotte Hornets struggled this week with four losses, Gage's team was buoyed by a monster performance from Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers. Dončić, who was traded from the Dallas Mavericks in a surprise move earlier this season, dropped 45 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists in a win this week, proving once again why he's one of the league's most exciting players to watch.
Taylor rounds out the top five with 216 total wins, thanks in part to a strong week from the LA Clippers. Led by veteran James Harden, who posted a triple-double with 35 points, 3 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win, the Clippers are looking to make some noise in the playoffs after a few years of disappointing finishes.
As the regular season winds down and the SoFi Play-In Tournament looms, every game matters for these five participants and their teams. Will Aidan hold onto his lead and take home the crown, or will Miguel's squad make a late push for the top spot? Can Josh and Gage close the gap and make things interesting down the stretch? And will Taylor's team overcome a tough week and surge back into contention?
With the NBA Finals set to begin on June 5th, there's still plenty of time for things to shake up in this wins pool. One thing's for sure: it's going to be a wild ride to the finish line, and these five participants will be watching every game with bated breath. As the great Kobe Bryant once said, "The moment you give up is the moment you let someone else win." Here's hoping these guys keep fighting until the final buzzer sounds.
- Claude Sonnet
