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Way Too Early NBA Observation Thread
Posted on 10/30/17 at 12:25 pm
Posted on 10/30/17 at 12:25 pm
Team Info
- Detroit Pistons currently sit atop the East
- Just beat GS @ Oracle, have wins against Clippers & TWolves
- Memphis Grizzlies currently sit atop the West
- already have beaten GS, Houston (twice), and the Pels
- LA Clippers currently 2nd in the West
- Orlando Magic currently tied for 2nd in the East
- Cavs (lost 3 in a row), Warriors, Thunder, TWolves, and Pels have all struggled early
Team Stats
Team Net Rating Thus Far
1. Clippers 14.1 (Have been the best defensive team in basketball as well)
2. Blazers 11.9
3. Magic 9.9
4. Raptors 9.3
5. Thunder 8.5
Point Differential
1. LA Clippers +13.8
2. Blazers +13.2
3. Raptors +10.2
4. Thunder +9.5
5. Magic +7.8
(Cavs currently have a -5.4 point differential)
Player Stats
Points Per Game
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo • MIL 34.7
2. DeMarcus Cousins • NOP 32.3
3. Kristaps Porzingis • NYK 27.6
4. Stephen Curry • GSW 27.6
5. Kevin Durant • GSW 26.3
Assists Per Game
1. Russell Westbrook • OKC 12.2
2. John Wall • WAS 10.3
3. James Harden • HOU 9.4
4. LeBron James • CLE 8.6
5. Darren Collison • IND 8
Other notables:
- DeAndre Jordan leads league with 17.4 rebs a game (!!!)
- DeRozan, PG, and Pat Bev at the top of the steals per game charts
- KD, Boogie, and Gobert at the top of the blocks per game charts
Reigning MVP Update
- Westbook leads NBA by 3 assists a game and is averaging right under a Triple-Double
- Shooting nearly 40% from three
- Way down on his usage rate (currently 13th in NBA)
- Detroit Pistons currently sit atop the East
- Just beat GS @ Oracle, have wins against Clippers & TWolves
- Memphis Grizzlies currently sit atop the West
- already have beaten GS, Houston (twice), and the Pels
- LA Clippers currently 2nd in the West
- Orlando Magic currently tied for 2nd in the East
- Cavs (lost 3 in a row), Warriors, Thunder, TWolves, and Pels have all struggled early
Team Stats
Team Net Rating Thus Far
1. Clippers 14.1 (Have been the best defensive team in basketball as well)
2. Blazers 11.9
3. Magic 9.9
4. Raptors 9.3
5. Thunder 8.5
Point Differential
1. LA Clippers +13.8
2. Blazers +13.2
3. Raptors +10.2
4. Thunder +9.5
5. Magic +7.8
(Cavs currently have a -5.4 point differential)
Player Stats
Points Per Game
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo • MIL 34.7
2. DeMarcus Cousins • NOP 32.3
3. Kristaps Porzingis • NYK 27.6
4. Stephen Curry • GSW 27.6
5. Kevin Durant • GSW 26.3
Assists Per Game
1. Russell Westbrook • OKC 12.2
2. John Wall • WAS 10.3
3. James Harden • HOU 9.4
4. LeBron James • CLE 8.6
5. Darren Collison • IND 8
Other notables:
- DeAndre Jordan leads league with 17.4 rebs a game (!!!)
- DeRozan, PG, and Pat Bev at the top of the steals per game charts
- KD, Boogie, and Gobert at the top of the blocks per game charts
Reigning MVP Update
- Westbook leads NBA by 3 assists a game and is averaging right under a Triple-Double
- Shooting nearly 40% from three
- Way down on his usage rate (currently 13th in NBA)
This post was edited on 10/30/17 at 3:10 pm
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Posted on 10/30/17 at 12:29 pm to okietiger
SVGOD
Posted on 10/30/17 at 12:30 pm to okietiger
My observation is that the Cavs look like they're struggling. Looks like they have some PG issues. If only some team had a competent PG they could trade for. Perhaps they could even dump some bad contracts on some team. I bet they could find someone to do that for that Nets pick. 
ETA:
My other observation is that Dragan Bender is going to be so good and lots of people are going to have to take a large L.
ETA:
My other observation is that Dragan Bender is going to be so good and lots of people are going to have to take a large L.
This post was edited on 10/30/17 at 12:32 pm
Posted on 10/30/17 at 12:33 pm to okietiger
quote::itshappening:
4. Lonzo Ball 9.0 4. LeBron James 9.0
Posted on 10/30/17 at 12:35 pm to WestCoastAg
Clippers have looked like a better team without CP3...
Blake being the QB + adding a tenacious Beverly have made them better than most predicted.
Blake being the QB + adding a tenacious Beverly have made them better than most predicted.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 12:36 pm to okietiger
quote:
Cavs (lost 3 in a row), Warriors, Thunder, TWolves, and Pels have all struggled early
Two of those teams probably aren’t noteworthy enough to be mentioned with the other three.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 12:41 pm to Dawgsontop34
quote:
Two of those teams probably aren’t noteworthy enough to be mentioned with the other three.
All were picked to be playoff teams.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 12:41 pm to okietiger
quote:
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo 36.8
Would be higher if not for Al Horford. Held him to his only game under 30 this season.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 12:42 pm to okietiger
Celtics are 4-1 since losing Hayward in the opening night loss to Cleveland
Posted on 10/30/17 at 12:43 pm to jackwoods4
quote:That's funny. I'm listening to the Zach Lowe podcast from last week with Ben Falk, and Lowe was already certain that Bender would never be a really good player. And they talked about data, even in small amounts of playing time and comparables for Bender, and those guys almost never amount to much.
My other observation is that Dragan Bender is going to be so good and lots of people are going to have to take a large L.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 12:45 pm to okietiger
quote:
All were picked to be playoff teams
The Pels O/U was anywhere from 39-41. They’re on pace for 41 wins (yes I know it’s early).
Posted on 10/30/17 at 12:54 pm to okietiger
Bender is 7'0" and shooting .318% from the floor in 20mpg. What am I missing here. Are we thinking maybe a 3pt specialist or something
This post was edited on 10/30/17 at 12:57 pm
Posted on 10/30/17 at 1:00 pm to okietiger
quote:
Detroit Pistons currently sit atop the East
Posted on 10/30/17 at 1:02 pm to Dawgsontop34
quote:
Two of those teams probably aren’t noteworthy enough to be mentioned with the other three.
Pels are .500. Who didn't see that coming. Actually that's better than a lot of people thought, after the sky was falling game 1.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 1:05 pm to okietiger
Lonzo is at 7.6 assists per game
Posted on 10/30/17 at 1:07 pm to okietiger
quote:
Player Stats
Points Per Game
4. LeBron James 27.6
Assists Per Game
4. LeBron James 9.0
The King is just unreal.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 1:08 pm to shel311
I've watched every game so far, and Bender is already capable of giving you elite defensive sequences. The question will be if he develops properly on the offensive end.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 1:14 pm to lsutigers1992
My observation is the Nuggets have been good identifying talent in drafting, but that's about it. Malone is an awful coach and Connelly has been terrible at addressing needs. Trading the rights for Donovan Mitchell for Lyles and Lydon screamed "let's make a trade for the sake of making trades". Let Jameer Nelson go for no reason and now he's helping a bubble playoff team that you are fighting for position with. Same with letting Finch go. Heck, maybe you can send the Pels Chandler and Faried for Cunningham and Asik while you're at it.
I love watching them just to see Jokic and Harris, but by gawsh I would be pissed to be a Nuggets fan seeing them squander away a stockpile of young talent.
I love watching them just to see Jokic and Harris, but by gawsh I would be pissed to be a Nuggets fan seeing them squander away a stockpile of young talent.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 1:15 pm to Dawgsontop34
quote:
Cavs (lost 3 in a row), Warriors, Thunder, TWolves, and Pels have all struggled early
One of those teams probably isn't noteworthy enough to be mentioned with the other three.
Posted on 10/30/17 at 1:18 pm to jackwoods4
2 things, Aaron Gordon is quickly improving his Offensive game (Orlando could compete for the final spot in the East) and Oladipo is thriving in his new change of scenery, that deal so far has worked out for both teams
Oh, and OKC/Minnesota are headed toward a 1st round 4-5 seed 7 game brawl
Oh, and OKC/Minnesota are headed toward a 1st round 4-5 seed 7 game brawl
This post was edited on 10/30/17 at 1:19 pm
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