9. In fact, Curry, KD, Reggie Miller, Harden, Charles Barkley, and Adrian Dantley are the only players with a career TS% greater than 60%. The Lakers were 11.1 points per 100 possessions better with James on the floor (+9.2) than they were with him off the floor (-1.9). After winning four of five games and three in a row, the Los Angeles Lakers budding momentum was popped on Tuesday Philadelphia is a top-five (maybe top-three) team in the NBA and will be a serious title contender if Harden remains, and they can pay him more. 7 and No. DeMar DeRozan remains one of the best isolation players and crunch-time options in the league. He shot 9 of 21 for the night and took only five free throws. DeRozans primary defender (57.4 partial possessions) was Dillon Brooks. However, he has played more like himself of late. Gobert would have been higher on this list a year ago, but his defense alone ensures that he remains one of the NBAs most valuable big men. Will he want out of Portland before long? NetRtg = Point differential per 100 possessions. Heres our list. The 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament will include teams with the 7th through 10th-highest winning percentages in each conference and take place April 11-14. 8. From familiar stalwarts to rising youngsters, the West field is chock full of names to watch in the frontcourt. 1. DefRtg: 109.4 (5) That was the fifth best rim-protection mark among 72 players who defended at least 200 total shots at the rim. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Wednesday night's slate. If Philadelphia gets to the Eastern Conference Finals or NBA Finals, that may feel very different to him than a second-round exit (or, worse yet, a first-round upset). He is 154. Houston can only offer 5% raises and four years, or a total of $201 million. WebLakers Western Conference is at the official online store of the NBA. Wiggins teammate, Draymond Green, could be a fit here, too. ! 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The Grizzlies won the first quarter in all three games, but were outscored, 36-20, in the second quarter of the Dec. 23 meeting. The Lakers Feb. 28 win was the Warriors second worst offensive game of the season (91 points on 108 possessions). Payton is currently sidelined still recovering from offseason surgery for a core muscle injury. Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. The winner of Grizzlies-Spurs will face the loser of Lakers-Warriors on Friday. 4. 7. Ranked 29th in clutch 3-point percentage (23.6%), but third in clutch free throw percentage (85.0%). A max salary from Philadelphia or Houston (which has plenty of cap space next summer) will start at about $46.9 million (the exact number depends on the final salary cap number). 2. 7 seed in the West playoffs. The 119.4 per 100 they allowed in the third quarter was the second worst mark for any team in any quarter. Damian Lillard has been great for Portland, and theyve done well against teams like Washington and Chicago. 2. In doing so, he became the sixth player in Kings history to post a triple-double. The Jazz and Suns have the talent and ability to knock off the Lakers if they stumble at all. Regular Season standings 3. He had 194 assists to Curry, 51 more than any other player had to a single teammate. The victory really showcased how Sacramento is capable of seeing out games, as it was the 35 points in the fourth quarter that sealed the win. After winning four of five games and three in a row, the Los Angeles Lakers budding momentum was popped on Tuesday when they fell 121-109 to the Memphis Grizzlies without LeBron James and DAngelo Russell. The Grizzlies injuries havent stopped them from ranking solidly in most key statistics. Dudley averaged 15.9 points, 7.2 boards and shot more than 50 percent from the field during his career. Finals MVP: Stephen Curry(31.2/6.0/5.0), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 8:19PM. 2 in the West. 4. He also allowed just 0.46 points per possession on isolations, the best mark among 86 players who defended at least 50, according to Synergy tracking. 6. Lakers over Suns The Spurs starting lineup is lacking quite a bit, and these past couple of weeks have shown that a change is needed. James Wiseman played in all three games for the Warriors. Warriors Get all the top Lakers fan gear for men, women, and kids at store.nba.com. Web342. 5. Who are the 20 best players in the Western Conference? Facebook Page:Prime Time Sports Talk Data Provided By 3. Keita Bates-Diop might be one of the lesser-known names on this list full of NBA stars, but his four years at Ohio State should not go unrecognized, especially his senior season. Charlotte OffRtg: 97.4 (29th vs. Lakers). The league average is 15.00 every season. The 2021 postseason is finally here. Ranked third in assist percentage, recording assists on 67.0% of their field goals. Lakers Spurs 131, Grizzlies 119 (Dec. 23 @ Memphis), Grizzlies 129, Spurs 112 (Jan. 30 @ San Antonio), Grizzlies 133, Spurs 102 (Feb. 1 @ San Antonio), Pace: 103.5 possessions (per team) per 48 minutes 4. It may seem premature, but Mitchell is on here as much for what he could be as soon as next season. It just feels like were coming together, and it feels like theres some chemistry, some energy thats forming, Kerr said. Rajon Rondo is another NBA champion looking to do it again for the Lakers. 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Third straight season as a worse-than-average defensive team after a streak of 21 straight as a better-than-average defense. 2. The 22-year-old is shooting 60.5% and averaging 25.6 ppg in his career, which makes him the only player in NBA history to average 25 ppg or more while shooting 60% or better from the field. The youth then alleges Morant went into his house and returned with a gun tucked into his waistband. Check back every second week t We present them here for purely educational purposes. Standings are updated with the completion of each game. Lakers over Jazz. 10. Led the league with 4.5 secondary assists per game and ranked last in average seconds per touch (2.73). Fully healthy, Ill take Kevin Durant over LeBron James for Finals MVP and the Nets over the Lakers. This episode also features interviews with Tennessee's Yves Pons and John Fulkerson, as well as Rutgers' Ron Harper Jr. Katz also released his latest edition of his Power 36 rankings. Were the leagues most improved team, both in regard to winning percentage (+0.311) and point differential per 100 possessions (+9.7). Oklahoma City is eighth in the Western Conference shooting 36.2% from downtown, led by Jaylin Williams shooting 47.7% from 3-point range. 2. The Celtics lost on the road in overtime to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, 131-125. 2. Mason was the middle brother in between Miles and Marshall, who also played for Duke, but Mason might have had the most stellar career as a Blue Devil between the three. During the Buckeyes 2017-2018 campaign, Bates-Diop led Ohio State in points and rebounds per game averaging 19.8 points and 8.7 boards. Robert Marvi. Kevin Durant left the Golden State Warriors despite going to the NBA Finals three straight years and winning twice. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ/PA/IL) or 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN only) or 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA only) or 1-800-522-4700 (CO Only) or TN REDLINE: 800-889-9789. Who are the 20 best players in the Western Conference? 6. 11. The reigning two-time Kia MVP should be another lock having followed up a 31-point triple-double in Saturdays win against Utah with 43 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists in a 141-128 win against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. 8. FantasyPros considers the best player values for DraftKings and FanDuel NBA DFS. He ranked second with seven buckets (on 15 attempts) to tie or take the lead in the final minute of the fourth quarter or overtime. According to a high-ranking Sixers source with knowledge of the teams operation, they are unconcerned about possibly losing him this summer. The Thunder are 15-19 in Western Conference games. He shouldnt be forgotten in the discussion of the NBAs best big men. Finals MVP: Stephen Curry (31.2 / 6.0 / 5.0) 3. 1 position. NBA center rankings 2021-22 1. Had the leagues biggest home-road differential, both for winning percentage (25-11 at home, 14-22 on the road) and for point differential per 100 possessions (+5.1 at home, -3.0 on the road). Outscored their opponents by 12.6 in 453 total minutes with Morant and DeAnthony Melton on the floor together, but were about even with one on the floor without the other, much worse defensively with Morant on the floor without Melton and much worse offensively with Melton on the floor without Morant. 1. Morant, the No. Dejounte Murray attempted 302 mid-range shots and 199 3-pointers. 2. Draymond Green returned from a two-game absence with a bruised right knee, then injured his left wrist at the 9:15 mark of the second in a collision with Drew Eubanks and went to the locker room before returning about four minutes later. Kyle Kuzma and Montrezl Harrell each had an effective field goal percentage of 72.4%, tying for the fourth best mark among 88 players with at least 25 field goal attempts against the Warriors this season. 6 on Katz's list. He is averaging 29.8 points per game in that span. Ultimately for Harden, this may come down to chasing a ring vs. being home and in his comfort zone. Were 10.5 points per 100 possessions better with Green on the floor (+5.4) than they were with him off the floor (-5.1). Tyus Jones led the league in assist/turnover ratio (5.40) for the third straight season. Hard to see a solution for Golden State this season. Kyle Anderson scored 16.3 points per 36 minutes, up from 10.6 last season. 2. Deandre Ayton played his role with 16 points and 16 rebounds. Juan Toscano-Anderson (10.4%) and Green (10.4%) had the 10th and 11th lowest rates, respectively. He returned to the lineup Tuesday with a 19-point double-double to power a win against the first-place Pelicans, a welcome sight for Utah after he missed three games due to injury. 3. The Timberwolves had a terrible start to the season, and their poor form has just continued. His three-point shooting regressed a bit, but not significantly, and his defense was better. The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. It has been the more competitive of the two NBA conferences for several seasons now. DeMar DeRozans 15.7 points per game were tied for his lowest scoring average against any opponent this season. Rodgers took a few days to contemplate his future and, In hindsight, Ja Morants new endorsement deal could have picked a much better launch date. DeMar DeRozan scored 1.20 points per possession on isolations, the second best mark for a player with at least 100 isolation possessions in 17 seasons of Synergy tracking. 3. Kawhi Leonards extended absence wasnt really good for anyone on the Spurs, but it seemed to benefit Aldridge, who posted his best numbers since leaving Portland. Lillard had 25 points and seven assists to follow up his franchise-record and career-best 71-point masterpiece against the Rockets on Sunday night, when his 13 3-pointers were one shy of Thompsons NBA record. That victory kept the Nuggets in the thick of the hunt for the conference lead. Wiggins has also put together two double-digit rebounding performances. Tied for the second most losses (they were 37-12) after leading by double-digits. 3. A massive jump for the Grizzlies because of the way theyve been winning games as of late. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? If actually matched up in the second round, Id favor the Warriors over the Jazz. 2. Beginning his career as a sportswriter, Benner then served with the Pacers for 28 years, retiring last season. Both conferences consist of 15 teams organized into three divisions. 5. Were 19-8 with both LeBron James and Anthony Davis and outscored their opponents by 11.2 points per 100 possessions with both on the floor, better than their mark of +8.0 (in more than twice as many minutes) last season. 10. 2. But if naming only one team from each conference, its hard not to give benefit of the doubt to Los Angeles and Brooklyns premier top-end talent. Warriors over Nuggets, Playoff second round: Michael C. Wright is a senior writer for NBA.com. Morant allegedly said he wanted to know what time the security guard got off work. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA, its clubs or Warner Bros. He still grabs a lot of rebounds, gets a lot of blocks, and provides top-notch rim protection. They looked like a team who should strike fear in the hearts of every other team in the West. 2. Suns Whispers about James Harden eyeing a return to Houston have swirled around the league all season, and while Harden has downplayed them they were a topic of speculation All-Star weekend in Salt Lake City. If they want to stay at the top of these rankings, they need to figure out a way to end games so that Leonard doesnt have to force shots from poor positions in the fourth quarter. Going into Wednesdays game, Jokic ranked No. LeBron James and Stephen Curry will square off Wednesday for a slightly different prize -- the No. Join our Facebook Group:Prime Time Sports Talk Were the first LeBron James team to rank first defensively. KLAY FOR THE LEAD pic.twitter.com/Iaee5Xdo7r, Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 1, 2023. Saw the leagues second biggest drop (-3.5) in points allowed per 100 possessions, from 113.0 (26th) last season to 109.4 (fifth) this season. 9. But this prediction reflects my higher faith in the Jazz to make the Western Conference finals. 3. 9-10 games in the West, with links to let you dive in and explore more. Sacramento (0-23) was the only other team without a win in a game it trailed by at least 15 points. Those dont come along often, and his defense has improved so that hes no longer a huge liability. You can e-mail himhere, find his archivehereand follow him onTwitter. 7. 3. Looking ahead to the postseason, Suns coach Monty Williams also talked about Durant as a solid rim protector, which means they could allow Ayton to be more aggressive out high on pick-and-rolls knowing there is a quality backstop if needed. Were already excited for the playoffs. Took only 31.4% of their shots, the leagues lowest rate, from 3-point range. Warriors over Mavericks, Playoff second round: No matter how you slice it, hes still a serious defensive force. That (107/1) was the highest ratio of 3-point attempts to mid-range attempts among 201 players with at least 200 total field goal attempts from outside the paint. Jazz March 1, 2023 11:17 pm ET. Lakers over Trail Blazers Pace: 98.9 (21) He was also one of three players to play at least 1,000 minutes with more steals (64) than personal fouls (31), doing so for the third time in his career. Allowed 119.5 points per 100 possessions with DeMar DeRozan and Lonnie Walker IV on the floor together. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Golden State came back from 23 down after losing 125-122 in Portland on Feb. 8. Golden State has a 3-6 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. Had the second biggest differential between their record against the 15 teams that finished at or below .500 (22-11, 0.667) and their record against the 15 teams that finished above .500 (11-28, 0.282). Web2020-21 NBA Season Standings Schedule and Results Leaders Coaches Player Stats Per Game Totals Per 36 Minutes Per 100 Possessions Adjusted Shooting Advanced Play-by-Play Shooting Other Rookies Final Season Team Ratings Uniform Numbers Transactions Standings by Date Preseason Odds 2021 Playoffs Summary Uniform Numbers 00 6 3. After winning four of five games and three in a row, the Los Angeles Lakers budding momentum was popped on Tuesday when they fell 121-109 to the Memphis Grizzlies without LeBron James and DAngelo Russell. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 2. Were one of two teams (Indiana was the other) with a winning record (19-17) on the road and a losing record (14-22) at home. Following his 71-point outburst against the Bulls, Donovan Mitchell went through a rough patch by his standards. 94% of their 3-point attempts, the leagues highest rate, were open or wide open, according to Second Spectrum tracking. The victim who made the complaint a high school player in the area said Morant struck him 12 or 13 times during the game, and the police report said the youth had a large knot on his head and had been knocked to the ground, according to the Post. Lakers 2. Has Aaron Rodgers made a decision about his future with Packers? Were the leagues fastest moving team on defense, averaging 3.97 miles per hour. Before the games tip off, here are some statistical notes to get you ready for the No. All rights reserved. Ranked fourth in deflections per game (16.3), but last in charges drawn per game (0.22). The Warriors grabbed just 39.5% of available rebounds over the three games. 2. Nikola Jokic, Nuggets In leading the Nuggets to the third-best record in the Western Conference with averages of 26.4 points, 10.8 The 101.1 points per 100 possessions they allowed in the second quarter was the best mark for any team in any quarter. That was the third biggest on-off-court DefRtg differential among 233 players who played at least 1,000 minutes for a single team. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. WebRebound Rate = (100 x (Rebounds x Team Minutes)) divided by [Player Minutes x (Team Rebounds + Opponent Rebounds)] PER: Player Efficiency Rating is the overall rating of Get all the top Lakers fan gear for men, women, and kids at store.nba.com. Led the league in fast break points (17.3), points in the paint (55.8) and second chance points (15.0) per game. From Nov. 25-29, the likely first-time All-Star racked up the most points (105) in a three-game stretch in his career. One of the best players on the floor at any given time lands here at the No. Andre Drummond led the league in defensive rebounding percentage, grabbing 33.6% of available defensive boards while he was on the floor. Do you have a sports website? DeAnthony Melton saw the third biggest jump in 3-point percentage (from 28.6% to 41.2%) among 202 players with at least 100 3-point attempts in each of the last two seasons. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Consider this one a lock given the fact James has earned All-Star recognition every season since 2004-05, his second year in the league. The 44.8% they shot on pull-up 2s ranked fifth. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 7-8 and No. Lineup of Ja Morant, Grayson Allen, Dillon Brooks, Kyle Anderson and Jonas Valanciunas played 457 total minutes, seventh most of all five-man units. Ditto the Clippers with Kawhi Leonard. You can e-mail himhere, findhis archive hereandfollow him on Twitter. Do you have a sports website? Andrew Wiggins and Kelly Oubre Jr. are not the supporting cast that Steph Curry is used to the fact that hes in the conversation for MVP is despite his teammates, not because of his teammates. 1. Pace: 100.8 (8) LeBron James poured in 33 points in a recent loss to the Celtics. 2. Its fair to say that Cousins is a huge question mark at this point. How the 76ers do this postseason could play a significant role in Hardens decision. Data Provided By Dennis Schroder scored a game-high 26 points, helping the team beat the Thunder 123:117, and the Lakers also rose to 11th in the Western Conference. PRESEASON RANKINGS:Gonzaga leads latest preseason Power 36. Twitter:@PTSTNewsand@TalkPrimeTime He also averaged more than a block a game as a freshman and sophomore and more than two blocks a game as a junior. He also led ISU to a Big 12 tournament title his senior year and was named the Big 12 tourney MVP. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Wednesday night's slate. In a podcast appearance this week, Heat big Bam Adebayo called himself the best defender in the NBA. The Nuggets (if Jamal Murray gets healthy and is his old self again) and the Warriors (if Klay Thompson returns, plus some young role players like James Wiseman step up) could be threats to come out of the West. 1. That said, few players in the NBA have more talent, and that alone keeps him ranked highly. Former Kia MVPs Stephen Curry and LeBron James collide in a potentially climactic Play-In clash. Lineup of Dejounte Murray, Patty Mills, Devin Vassell, Rudy Gay and Jakob Poeltl outscored its opponents by 26.4 points per 100 possessions, the second best mark among 87 lineups that played at least 100 minutes. DeRozan had the highest (4.5/1). 1 spot Anthony Davis. A guide to the 70th annual men's ice hockey Beanpot as Northeastern beat Harvard in the first championship game meeting between the two in the tournament's history. By Ryan Mayer, CBS Local Sports. He took less than half of his shots in the paint (47%) for the first time in the last six seasons and, for the third straight season, he set a new career high for 3-point rate (34.6% of his shots). 37% of their scoring, the leagues second highest rate, came from reserves. Damion Lee saw the third biggest jump (from 50.0% to 60.8%). Although the Bulldogs were never able to make it to the NCAA tournament during Caldwell-Pope's stint in Athens, he made an immediate impact on Georgia's squad and the entire SEC. Were the leagues best second quarter team (+10.8 points per 100 possessions). Sacramento has a 98.9 percent chance to make the playoffs and a 96.7 percent chance to be a top-six seed in the conference, per Basketball References playoff probabilities report. Zion Williamson is enjoying a tremendous run of late while lifting New Orleans to new heights. Plumlee won a national championship as a freshman in 2010, but had his best season as a senior when he averaged 17.1 points and 9.9 boards per game. Thats enough to make him exceptionally valuable. Were one of three teams New York and Utah were the others that ranked in the top five in both opponent field goal percentage in the paint (56.4%, fourth) and opponent effective field goal percentage on shots from outside the paint (50.0%, fifth). 1. Here are the NBC Sports NBA writer predictions for the West this season, plus our Finals picks (our East predictions came out yesterday). Warriors vs. Grizzlies. James Harden, who? Leading by 3 points at halftime 60:57. Hes already produced 11 such performances through his first 27 games with the Jazz while becoming the franchises first player since Adrian Dantley (1979-80) to churn out 100-plus points and 40-plus boards in their first five games with the team. Warriors vs. Grizzlies. 6. The boy claims all he did was check the basketball back to Morant, who had fired it at him earlier. But these teams dont have any margin for error, things need to fall perfectly in line for them. Brooks 0.80 ranked 38th. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have quietly formed a great partnership, while Reggie Jackson has picked up defensive duties. 1. WebEvery NBA player in the league, sortable by conference and position, and organized alphabetically for optimal searching. The Thunder are 15-19 in Western Conference games. Jordan Poole had 29 points, six assists and five rebounds, Klay Thompson scored 23 points and the Warriors rallied past the red-hot Lillard and Portland 123-105 on Tuesday night. Do you have a blog? Golden State has a 3-6 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. 2. Join our linker program. Derrick White had the seventh highest rate (40.2%). Your email address will not be published. Starting every game from his sophomore year through his senior year, Morris increased his scoring average each year finishing with 16.4 points per game his senior season, which was paired with 6.2 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Golden States strength hasnt been on offense, but defense this season. 8 seed in each conference. Top 5 NBA Players Under the Most Pressure to Win a Title, Free Betting Play of the Day NBA Basketball (02/25), Grading the 2022 Quarterback Class Following Rookie Season, Athan: Tony Clark Cant Avoid Salary Cap Forever. If you were a fan of college basketball in the late-2000s or early-2010s, the last name Plumlee probably rings a bell. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Kyle Kuzma averaged just 0.8 deflections per 36 minutes, fifth fewest among 251 players who played at least 1,000 minutes. 4. Key numbers to know for each of the four teams in the West set to compete for the final two playoff spots. With Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins still out, getting Green back on the court meant so much. The West is again deep look how far down the list we have Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers. The 13-time All-Star, who was dealt to Phoenix on Feb. 9, has not played in a game since Jan. 8 when he was with the Nets. DeAnthony Melton saw the third biggest jump in 3-point percentage ( from 28.6% to 41.2%) among 202 players with at least 100 3-point attempts in each of the last I dont think the Jazzs form is necessarily sustainable, but theyve been nothing but impressive these last couple of weeks, especially offensively with Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley leading the way. Ranked fifth in ball movement (345 passes per 24 minutes of possession), but 30th in player movement (10.5 miles traveled per 24 minutes of possession). 3. Updated Nov 30, NBA Expanded Conference Glance. The former Boston Celtic had a standout career at Kentucky in the mid-2000s. 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