Oklahoma City is eighth in the Western Conference shooting 36.2% from downtown, led by Jaylin Williams shooting 47.7% from 3-point range. It just feels like were coming together, and it feels like theres some chemistry, some energy thats forming, Kerr said. DefRtg: 112.0 (17) Brooks 0.80 ranked 38th. Andre Drummond led the league in defensive rebounding percentage, grabbing 33.6% of available defensive boards while he was on the floor. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Mavericks He also threw a little bit of shade at the Celtics, You can unsubscribe anytime. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. DON'T MISS:NCAA's Gavitt, Holzman plan on havingtournament fields, sites as scheduled. Harrell tied for the league lead with 22 drawn charges. Beginning his career as a sportswriter, Benner then served with the Pacers for 28 years, retiring last season. OffRtg = Points scored per 100 possessions Saw the leagues sixth biggest drop in winning percentage (-0.149) and its eighth biggest drop in point differential per 100 possessions (-2.7). Their 63% shooting on Mar. 2. Golden State is No. After winning four of five games and three in a row, the Los Angeles Lakers budding momentum was popped on Tuesday That was their worst mark against any opponent this season. 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. Saw the leagues fourth biggest drop (-1.9) in points scored per 100 possessions, from 111.7 (11th) last season to 109.8 (24th) this season. Since coming over prior to the NBA trade deadline, Poeltl has been a welcome (back) addition to the Raptors. LeBron James poured in 33 points in a recent loss to the Celtics. The winner of Grizzlies-Spurs will face the loser of Lakers-Warriors on Friday. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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. Dillon Brooks passed on just 21.9% of his drives, the second lowest rate among 115 players with at least 300 total drives. Its just one game in a soft landing spot, but its as good a debut as KD and Phoenix could hope for. The 45.4% Murray shot from mid-range ranked ninth (right behind DeRozans 47.1%) among the 18 players with at least 200 mid-range attempts. OffRtg: 110.5 (20) Mychal Mulder attempted 214 3-pointers and just two mid-range shots. Key numbers to know for each of the four teams in the East set to compete for the final two playoff spots. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NCAA or its member institutions. His shot is still effortless. But this prediction reflects my higher faith in the Jazz to make the Western Conference finals. Phoenix gets the W in Charlotte, 105-91 pic.twitter.com/rAdSKeEgn3. Clippers However, the 76ers can offer 8% raises and an extra guaranteed year, making it a $272 million contract over five years. 9. OffRtg: 110.5 (19) Golden State has a 3-6 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. 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. The Oklahoma City Thunder have had an up and down couple of weeks with a fantastic defensive performance against the Rockets. 3. Saw the leagues fourth biggest jump in pace, from 101.0 possessions per 48 minutes (15th) last season to 102.8 (third) this season. His closest call came in 2010 playoffs, which saw the eventual champion Los Angeles Lakers beat his Suns in six games in the Western Conference finals. Curry had the second highest rate (34.0%). You can e-mail himhere, findhis archive hereandfollow him on Twitter. 6 on Katz's list. 3. 10. After a summer of bold moves such as bringing in Russell Westbrook, the Lakers are grabbing headlines and are the betting favorite to be the Western Conference champion again. 4. Paolo Banchero leads the way as the Kia Rookie of the Year chase begins to head for the finish line. Two more weeks of the NBA season are in the books. Williamson is also creeping into the Kia MVP conversation as the leading scorer for a New Orleans squad that has surprised the rest of the West. Jordan Poole had an effective field goal percentage of 53.5%, up from 40.6% last season. 2. Now comes another report that Harden is seriously considering a return to the city he thinks of as home. LeBron James had the fourth biggest difference (68.0% vs. 36.5%). (The Spurs ranked second at -1.8 per game.). But Chris Paul and the Suns got a taste of the Finals and want more (and to prove last season wasnt a fluke). He was also named the Naismith National Player of the Year, SEC Player of the Year and the NCAA tournament's Most Outstanding Player allin one season. He shot just 3-for-8 on clutch free throws. Scores Matchups Injuries Teams Players Statistics Standings Rankings Transactions Odds Draft. DefRtg: 109.4 (5) Dudley averaged 15.9 points, 7.2 boards and shot more than 50 percent from the field during his career. That was the seventh biggest differential among 233 players who played at least 1,000 minutes for a single team. Find out more. He shouldnt be forgotten in the discussion of the NBAs best big men. Cook was a leader all four years he played for Duke but he really began to peak his senior year. Morants primary defender (45.7 partial possessions) was Dejounte Murray. 9. That was the biggest jump among 250 players with at least 200 field goal attempts in each of the last two seasons. The Pelicans are another team that has been so inconsistent these past two weeks. 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). Got 40% of their minutes, the leagues third highest rate (highest among teams still playing), from rookies (17%, seventh highest) or second-year players (25%, fifth highest). Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? He averaged a double-double. And the winner of that game will advance as the eighth seed to face the first-place Utah Jazz in a best-of-seven first-round series. 10. Jazz Those dont come along often, and his defense has improved so that hes no longer a huge liability. FantasyPros considers the best player values for DraftKings and FanDuel NBA DFS. Led the league (by a wide margin) with 20.5 pull-up 2-point attempts per game. r/nba 25 days ago. 3. 1. 2. 2. 30 and the Rockets to 84 points on 110 possessions (76.4 per 100) on Feb. 28. 6. Curry shot 30-for-31 (96.8%) on clutch free throws, the best mark among 26 players who attempted at least 25. LeBron James and the Lakers may be primed to rise to the top of the West in 2021-22. How the 76ers do this postseason could play a significant role in Hardens decision. 2. Kevon Looney accounted for just 9.1% of the Warriors field goal attempts while he was on the floor, the third lowest rate among 362 players who played at least 500 minutes. 2. Its time to look at how things are breaking down in the Western Conference with another edition of power rankings. Do you have a sports website? 1. All rights reserved. 7. 2. Respect to LeBron James, but the Lakers are Davis team now, and hes playing like it by putting up monster numbers to carry a struggling squad. 2. 2 in the West. Following his 71-point outburst against the Bulls, Donovan Mitchell went through a rough patch by his standards. Robert Marvi. Brandon Clarke had an effective field goal percentage of 53.7%, down from 64.2% last season. 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. April 16, 2015 / 9:33 AM / CBS Texas. 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. Former Kia MVPs Stephen Curry and LeBron James collide in a potentially climactic Play-In clash. Jaren Jackson Jr. didnt play in any of the three games. NetRtg: +2.9 (8), Regular season: Team stats | Advanced splits | Player stats | Player shooting | Lineups, vs. Golden State: Team stats | Advanced splits | Player stats | Player shooting | Lineups. 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. 8. But this night was about Kevin Durant, and he fit in smoothly with this Suns roster. A pair of Alabama players and an assistant coach were ejected during an altercation in the middle of a huge run Wednesday night in Tuscaloosa. OREB% = Percentage of available offensive rebounds obtained. The Nuggets, too, if Jamal Murray gets fully healthy. 1. I dont feel great about picking that NBA Finals matchup. The Spurs starting lineup is lacking quite a bit, and these past couple of weeks have shown that a change is needed. The 44.8% they shot on pull-up 2s ranked fifth. 5. Even though hes not there yet, hes averaging 21 points and 12 boards a game at the age of 22. His 3-point percentage dropped from 40.6% to 35.5%. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Dennis Schroder led the league with 1.4 secondary assists per game. 2. Be sure to check out the Eastern Conference Rankings. LeBron James decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers puts the topper on the most loaded conference in basketball. Jazz over Warriors Michael C. Wright is a senior writer for NBA.com. He and Poole began a combined 6 for 22 as the Warriors trailed 65-48 at halftime. 3. TO% = Turnovers per 100 possessions 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. He shot nearly 40 percentfrom three-point land, averaged 15.3 points per game and helped propel Duketo a national championship. Coming up on his 38th birthday, James notched his 511th career 30-point performance in Tuesdays loss to Boston to pass Wilt Chamberlain for No. Were outscored by 7.3 points per 100 possessions in 423 minutes with Curry, Green and James Wiseman on the floor together, but outscored their opponents by 11.6 per 100 in 1,314 minutes with Curry and Green on the floor without Wiseman. DeMar DeRozans 15.7 points per game were tied for his lowest scoring average against any opponent this season. Their ability to knock down those shots is another reason the Suns can be a dangerous playoff team. Pace: 99.5 (15) Montrezl Harrell scored 1.43 points per possession as a roll-man, the best mark among 37 players with at least 100 roll-man possessions. Before joining Utah in the Donovan Mitchell trade, Markkanen had five total double-doubles in the previous two seasons. Lakers over Nuggets 8 seed in each conference. Kent Bazemore had an effective field goal percentage of 61.2% at home and just 48.0% on the road. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 2. Curry scored 1.13 points per possession as a pick-and-roll ball-handler, the best mark among 43 players with at least 300 ball-handler possessions. LaMarcus Aldridge (since traded and retired) played in all three games for the Spurs, who were without Derrick White in the first meeting (the first game of the season for both teams). Monte Morris played four years for the Cyclones and got better every single year. Had the two best defensive games for any team this season, holding the Magic to 75 points on 100 possessions on Apr. Were the leagues most improved team, both in regard to winning percentage (+0.311) and point differential per 100 possessions (+9.7). DENVER (AP) Nikola Jokic had 40 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 134-124 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in a matchup of Western Conference contenders Sunday night. He also averaged more thantwo steals per game during his college career and put up 9.9 points and 4.5 boards per game. Led the league in fast break points (17.3), points in the paint (55.8) and second chance points (15.0) per game. Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. Boston OffRtg: 114.0 (11th vs. Golden State) Were the leagues fastest moving team on defense, averaging 3.97 miles per hour. Markkanen appears at this point to be a fringe All-Star, but considering the game will be played in Salt Lake City, it makes sense to add him to the West player pool. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. 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. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The player with the highest 2K Rating among current players whose height is 610 on NBA 2K23 is Kevin Durant. Were already excited for the playoffs. Standings are updated with the completion of each game. In another incident, he allegedly threatened a mall security guard, according to police reports uncovered by Molly Hensley-Clancy of the Washington Post. 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. Beginning his career as a sportswriter, Benner then served with the Pacers for 28 years, retiring last season. That was the third biggest jump among 187 players who played at least 1,000 minutes in each of the last two seasons. Join our linker program. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. That was the plan from the beginning, lets try to take him out.. The Spurs are showcasing the importance of Black culture in their community for the month of February. The Jan. 30 game was both his lowest scoring game of the season (five points on 2-for-6 shooting with zero free throw attempts in 25 minutes) and the only time this season when he had fewer than two assists. His 11.4 points per game in the third quarter were 1.4 more than any player has averaged in any quarter in the 24 seasons for which by-quarter stats have been tracked. 2. 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. Warriors over Nuggets, Playoff second round: Gambling problem? The West is again deep look how far down the list we have Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers. Trail Blazers 2020-21 KIA NBA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Jazz over Trail Blazers 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. The big win this week for the Kings was against the Celtics. The 2021 postseason is finally here. 154. David Thompson, Forward-Guard David Thompson, right, was 6-foot-4 and had a 48-inch vertical leap. James shot 75.6% in the restricted area, the second best mark among 54 players with at least 250 restricted-area attempts. So much could go wrong for the Lakers and Nets. 3. He has scored at least 26 points in five of his last seven games, which included four games of 30 points. Northeastern women's ice hockey held off a late push from Boston College to win the 2023 women's Beanpot championship, 2-1. 2. Here are five enticing non-Pacific-related matchups primed to grace your screens this week. Morant (65.0%), Kyle Anderson (68.5%), Brandon Clarke (63.3%) and DeAnthony Melton (60.6%) were four of the 27 players who had an effective field goal percentage of 60% or better on at least 25 field goal attempts against the Spurs. The last team to do so was the 2016-17 Spurs. 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. Kelly Oubre Jr. stepped up with 26 points for Charlotte, while Terry Rozier added 20. WebThe player with the highest 2K Rating among current players whose height is 66 on NBA 2K23 is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. From familiar stalwarts to rising youngsters, the West field is chock full of names to watch in the frontcourt. PRESEASON RANKINGS:Gonzaga leads latest preseason Power 36. Lakers over Jazz. 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. 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. He remains a good on-ball defender as well. Keldon Johnson passed on just 21.2% of his drives, the lowest rate among 115 players with at least 300 total drives. Warriors It may turn out that hes a player whose importance wont be understood until hes gone, not that anyones expecting him to leave anyway. WebLakers Western Conference is at the official online store of the NBA. 1. Led the league with 4.5 secondary assists per game and ranked last in average seconds per touch (2.73). Here are the NBC Sports NBA writer predictions for the West this season, plus our Finals picks (our East predictions came out yesterday). John Schuhmann is a senior stats analyst for NBA.com. The youth then alleges Morant went into his house and returned with a gun tucked into his waistband. Thats just a taste of whats to come. Ranked ninth defensively (109.7 points allowed per 100 possessions) at the All-Star break, but 24th (114.0) after the break. 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. The strong defense helped propel the Jazz to a league-leading 52-20 record and the top seed in the Western Conference for the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Pelicans, Playoffs first round: League Champion: Golden Or write about sports? Morant allegedly said he wanted to know what time the security guard got off work. Nikola Jokic, Nuggets In leading the Nuggets to the third-best record in the Western Conference with averages of 26.4 points, 10.8 Dont underestimate the importance of Oklahoma City retaining him hes one of the leagues 15 best players in pretty much every circumstance. Their loss against the Celtics was unfortunate with Boston having the ability to double-team Leonard. Weve been battling all season and without and Steph and Wiggs for so much of the season. He still grabs a lot of rebounds, gets a lot of blocks, and provides top-notch rim protection. Hes also very good at setting screens. 2. 7. 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. WebGet the latest NBA Basketball standings from across the league. 7. NBA Players By Position - Point Guards Search By: The Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs will face each other earlier Wednesday (7:30, ESPN) for the right to stay alive for at least one more game. Regular Season standings Did you see how well he performed in the playoffs? Devin Booker scored 37 points and seemed to have more room to operate. 2. 7. His three-point shooting regressed a bit, but not significantly, and his defense was better. Only team with a top-five mark in clutch winning percentage in each of the last two seasons. Nuggets Will he want out of Portland before long? And even more surprisingly, sources with knowledge of Hardens outlook say hes as serious about a possible return now as he was when he left town. Random stat: out of the top 50 players in total points all-time, Stephen Curry is the only player with a career TS% greater than 62%. Suns over Clippers Regular Season standings The Warriors are 4-7 against Pacific Division opponents. Western Conference Starting SG: Kobe Bryant 16 of 28 Well Earth, you finally get your Kobe vs Michael match-up. Web10 Western Conference teams are within 4 games of both the 4th and 13th seed. The Spurs are no longer championship contenders, but Gregg Popovich and DeMar DeRozan still present a formidable test for the young, unproven Grizzlies. Morant ranked second with 1.3 secondary assists per game. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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 a player's per-minute statistical production. Marc Gasol is the only player who played at least 400 total minutes (378 players total) without registering a single fast break point. The Lakers outscored the Warriors by 19.1 points per 100 possessions in the 66 minutes in which James and Curry were both on the court. He is followed by Zion Williamson in second place, Harden has to decide what matters most to him, and how Philly does this postseason will factor into that decision. 6. Ja Morant ranked seventh with 10.3 pick-and-roll ball-handler possessions per game. This showdown could be fun and special. Just wanna hoop! Mills and Murray had the sixth best mark (100.3). On Wednesday, Powerade announced a new partnership with the Memphis Grizzlies star Morant, who will serve as the face of their rebranded product. The Lakers Feb. 28 win was the Warriors second worst offensive game of the season (91 points on 108 possessions). Vote Now: NBA All-Star 2023 The Western Conference sent six 2023 NCAA | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. 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The 6'8" Denver Nugget forward averaged a double-double each one of his years as a Bulldog. Meanwhile, the Warriors/Nuggets/Jazz all need to stay healthy, but if things break right they are a threat. He remains an offensive juggernaut, a big man who can pass like a guard and score in the post. The rebuilding Rockets, however, will not contend with him there (and things will feel different on the court than they did the last time he played in the city). 1 position. 2. Here are the Nuggets and Lakers who had the best college careers: Caldwell-Pope played two years for the Georgia Bulldogs. Jrue Holiday matched a career-high with 40 points and made a go-ahead The Warriors are 4-7 against Pacific Division opponents. Who are the 20 best players in the Western Conference? Were a better-than-average team on both ends of the floor (just a hair better than the league average on offense) for just the second time in the last 10 seasons. 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