NBA Power Rankings: Undefeated Jazz, Warriors, Bulls lead way; Lakers, Nets, Suns struggle out of the gate

The NBA power structure isn't exactly following expectations after the first week

Remember when the consistent gripe with the NBA was that it was too predictable? The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers meeting in the NBA Finals was all but assured for four straight years, leaving the regular season more of a formality than a meaningful horse race.

Well, if the first week is any indication, that is certainly not the case for this season. The preseason championship favorite Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers are both off to subpar starts, while teams like the Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Minnesota Timberwolves and Washington Wizards find themselves among the league's best after a little over a week of competition.

Coming in at No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in the first Power Rankings of the season are the Utah Jazz and Golden State Warriors, both of whom have raced out to undefeated starts. They get the edge over their fellow undefeated Bulls due to strength of schedule thus far.