9. 15 win was their second biggest margin of victory. All Rights reserved. The Suns traded Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first round picks and a pick swap to Brooklyn for Durant and T.J. Warren right before the Feb. 9 trade deadline. Tickets for the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, NBA Rising Stars, NBA All-Star Practice presented by AT&T, NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T and the NBA G League Next Up Game are now available. (The Spurs ranked second at -1.8 per game.). Zion Williamson is enjoying a tremendous run of late while lifting New Orleans to new heights. 2. 2 all-time. 3. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. He also led ISU to a Big 12 tournament title his senior year and was named the Big 12 tourney MVP. WebNBA Conference standings, conference rankings, updated NBA records and playoff standings. The Grizzlies injuries havent stopped them from ranking solidly in most key statistics. 3. The alleged incident with the teen is said to have occurred last summer at Morants home in Shelby County, Tenn., of which Memphis is a part. The Lakers are still an amazing team, and I still think theyre Championship favorites, but back-to-back losses against the 76ers (the first in my Eastern rankings) and the Pistons (the fifteenth team in my Eastern rankings) drops them from the #1 spot for the first time this season. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have quietly formed a great partnership, while Reggie Jackson has picked up defensive duties. He also threw a little bit of shade at the Celtics, You can unsubscribe anytime. Its just one game in a soft landing spot, but its as good a debut as KD and Phoenix could hope for. Hes a complete player somewhat overlooked due to his presence on one of the Wests lesser contenders. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 4. The Spurs starting lineup is lacking quite a bit, and these past couple of weeks have shown that a change is needed. Drew Eubanks had the seventh best mark (50.8%) among 247 players who defended at least 100 total shots at the rim. The Western Conference sent six frontcourt players to the NBA All-Star Game in 2022, and theres a chance four of them wont be back for the 2023 contest on Feb. 19 at Vivint Smart Home Arena. 5. Its amazing how quickly those on the PGA Tour have done a 180 regarding cuts in tournament golf. 2021-22 NBA Western Conference team-by-team preview capsules. 154. Its time to look at how things are breaking down in the Western Conference with another edition of power rankings. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. LeBron James had the fourth biggest difference (68.0% vs. 36.5%). Spencer Parlier has worked at CNN, Heavy Inc., and WFSU-FM. Hes also very good at setting screens. 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. 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). Standings are updated with the completion of each game. The Warriors are 4-7 against Pacific Division opponents. According to a high-ranking Sixers source with knowledge of the teams operation, they are unconcerned about possibly losing him this summer. Jazz over Warriors Get all the top Lakers fan gear for men, women, and kids at store.nba.com. Millsap finished his career at La. 2. Check us out on our socials: Juan Toscano-Anderson (10.4%) and Green (10.4%) had the 10th and 11th lowest rates, respectively. Their ability to knock down those shots is another reason the Suns can be a dangerous playoff team. 9. Beyond James, you have a Golden State Warriors team that will eventually be able to start five All-Stars if they choose to do so. Saw the leagues third biggest jump (+6.0) in points scored per 100 possessions, from 104.4 (30th) last season to 110.5 (20th) this season. Jokic took a tiny step back this season, but that had more to do with the heights he hit in 2016-17 than anything he did this season, injuries aside. JK and Shaedon Sharpe put on their own dunk contest pic.twitter.com/AKv2kP5pvx. That doesnt even encompass a number of other superstars playing out West either. Regular Season standings Led the league in fast break points (17.3), points in the paint (55.8) and second chance points (15.0) per game. 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. 7. John Schuhmann is a senior stats analyst for NBA.com. Join our linker program. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 1. Selecting the All-Stars for the guard position in the West is often a tough task, and the 2022-23 season is no different. Even though hes not there yet, hes averaging 21 points and 12 boards a game at the age of 22. DeMar DeRozan #10 7. 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. Since coming over prior to the NBA trade deadline, Poeltl has been a welcome (back) addition to the Raptors. 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. 3. 10. 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. It just feels like were coming together, and it feels like theres some chemistry, some energy thats forming, Kerr said. 4. 9. The Jazz and Suns have the talent and ability to knock off the Lakers if they stumble at all. Rightfully, Damian Lillard reigns as the star of the show in Portland. Warriors Follow him on Twitter @ParlOfWisdom. 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. The 6'8" Denver Nugget forward averaged a double-double each one of his years as a Bulldog. The Lakers Feb. 28 win was the Warriors second worst offensive game of the season (91 points on 108 possessions). OffRtg = Points scored per 100 possessions WebGet the latest NBA Basketball standings from across the league. The PGA Tour has made some changes to designated events. 6. Golden State is No. 7. Were already excited for the playoffs. 1. 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. Warriors vs. Grizzlies. 3. 3. 10 today, but is well within striking distance of the conference lead. Curry had the second highest rate (34.0%). He died aged 67. Robert Marvi. LeBron James decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers puts the topper on the most loaded conference in basketball. Charlotte OffRtg: 97.4 (29th vs. Lakers). Timberwolves, Playoffs first round: The youth then alleges Morant went into his house and returned with a gun tucked into his waistband. 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. 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. Pace: 100.8 (8) That was the fourth biggest home-road differential among 235 players with at least 150 field goal attempts both at home and on the road. He underwent an MRI exam for the knee on Monday, then participated in the shootaround before being deemed ready to play and contributed 12 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and two steals. 3. Twitter:@PTSTNewsand@TalkPrimeTime That victory kept the Nuggets in the thick of the hunt for the conference lead. The big win this week for the Kings was against the Celtics. The Thunder are 15-19 in Western Conference games. WebLakers Western Conference is at the official online store of the NBA. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Do you have a blog? Check back every second week to see how the rankings change. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Damion Lee saw the third biggest jump (from 50.0% to 60.8%). In fact, Curry, KD, Reggie Miller, Harden, Charles Barkley, and Adrian Dantley are the only players with a career TS% greater than 60%. 94% of their 3-point attempts, the leagues highest rate, were open or wide open, according to Second Spectrum tracking. You can e-mail himhere, find his archivehereand follow him onTwitter. That is a huge draw. Beginning his career as a sportswriter, Benner then served with the Pacers for 28 years, retiring last season. Latest starting lineup Curry, Bazemore, Wiggins, Green and Looney recorded assists on 73.6% of its field goals, the second highest rate among 30 lineups that played at least 200 minutes. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Harden has personal reasons for wanting to return to Houston, among them his family is there and he is deeply entrenched with charities and businesses in the city. After a few substandard years when he wasnt San Antonios focal point, he was back to 23 points per game and providing solid defense. 15 was the fifth highest mark for any team in a game this season. However, he has played more like himself of late. Their loss against the Celtics was unfortunate with Boston having the ability to double-team Leonard. Chris Paul, who has struggled with his shot much of this season and was 1-of-8 Wednesday, was able to focus on playmaking and had 11 assists, playing floor general. KLAY FOR THE LEAD pic.twitter.com/Iaee5Xdo7r, Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 1, 2023. 4. Its fair to say that Cousins is a huge question mark at this point. Selecting the All-Stars for the guard position in the East could prove to be a difficult task in 2023. Took only 31.4% of their shots, the leagues lowest rate, from 3-point range. 2022 NBA Western Conference Semifinals. Two wins back to back against Washington and Milwaukee were huge, then they faltered against Houston and Sacramento straight after, and then won back-to-back again against Phoenix and Indiana. 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. The Play-In Tournament (May 18-21) determines the No. While some pundits write the Jazz off in the playoffs after the Clippers took them apart a year ago, I believe if Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley are healthy (unlike a season ago) they are a threat to come out of the West. 21. Data Provided By Going into Wednesdays game, Jokic ranked No. Paul Millsap was an absolute force for Louisiana Tech. 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. Melton averaged 4.4 deflections per 36 minutes, third most among 251 players who played at least 1,000 minutes. Grizzlies rout Nuggets in showdown of top two teams in West, Three things to Know: 76ers comeback to beat Grizzlies showed playoff resilience, Watch Jayson Tatum drain game-winner, complete Celtics comeback win vs. 76ers, Five storylines to watch down stretch of NBA season, Watch Klay Thompson make history with 12 3-pointers in Warriors win. With the NBA's Western Conference Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers well underway, Andy Katz took a trip down memory lane and ranked the top 10 college careers of players in the series. WebConference: Team: International Format Former Nevada Players Currently In The NBA * NBA stats from the 2022-2023 season. No matter how you slice it, hes still a serious defensive force. 37% of their scoring, the leagues second highest rate, came from reserves. The 101.1 points per 100 possessions they allowed in the second quarter was the best mark for any team in any quarter. He has the potential to be one of the best players in the game once he matures perhaps even the best. Kevin Durant left the Golden State Warriors despite going to the NBA Finals three straight years and winning twice. Poeltl shot 63-for-124 (50.8%) from the free throw line, the third worst mark among 166 players with at least 100 free throw attempts. Be sure to check out the Eastern Conference Rankings. NetRtg: -1.5 (21), vs. Memphis: Team stats | Advanced splits | Player stats | Player shooting | Lineups. Morants attorney dismissed all the accusations as unsustainable gossip, noting that the teen had filed a lawsuit last September against Morant over the incident, and this was part of his effort. 3. Were the leagues fastest moving team on defense, averaging 3.97 miles per hour. Suns over Mavericks DefRtg: 110.5 (7) That was tied for the leagues third biggest post-break jump. PLAYERS | INJURIES. For the third straight season, Valanciunas was one of exactly five players who shot 65% or better on at least 200 attempts in the restricted area and 50% or better on at least 100 attempts elsewhere in the paint. Lillard was whistled for three quick fouls after halftime and Portland unsuccessfully challenged his fourth personal. James and Davis averaged 3.58 and 3.67 miles per hour, the slowest and fourth slowest rates among 251 players who played at least 1,000 minutes, respectively. 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. Two more weeks of the NBA season are in the books. 2. That was the best rim-protection mark among 72 players who defended at least 200 total shots at the rim. Find out more. In 2024, for their designated events, they are planning to have fewer, Has Aaron Rodgers made a decision about his future with the Green Bay Packers? James (13-for-32, 40.6%) is one of three players who shot better than 40% on at least 30 clutch 3-point attempts. The better LA team for now, with this team, finally playing like an actual team. Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. Ranked last in effective field goal percentage on pull-up jumpers (40.5%). Golden States strength hasnt been on offense, but defense this season. Third straight season as a worse-than-average defensive team after a streak of 21 straight as a better-than-average defense. 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. Former Kia MVPs Stephen Curry and LeBron James collide in a potentially climactic Play-In clash. We know all too well what Dame can do when he gets rolling, coach Steve Kerr said. League Champion: Golden Damian Lillard has been great for Portland, and theyve done well against teams like Washington and Chicago. The Spurs are showcasing the importance of Black culture in their community for the month of February. Morant and his group were asked to leave, but they refused, and a member of Morants group allegedly shoved the security guard. DeRozan ranked sixth in assist/turnover ratio (3.55). Nuggets 2. After Leonard went down in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals, George stepped up to the challenge, averaging 29.6 points, 11.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists for the Clippers. From familiar stalwarts to rising youngsters, the West field is chock full of names to watch in the frontcourt. Thats enough to make him exceptionally valuable. Clippers He shot 9 of 21 for the night and took only five free throws. He had 194 assists to Curry, 51 more than any other player had to a single teammate. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Pelicans, Playoffs first round: Hes ranked in the top four in total rebounding percentage in each of his nine seasons in the league. 2. 2. Lineup of Ja Morant, Grayson Allen, Dillon Brooks, Kyle Anderson and Jonas Valanciunas played 457 total minutes, seventh most of all five-man units. There are a lot of caveats out of the Suns wire-to-wire 105-91 win over the Hornets: its just one game; the Hornets are not very good and now are without LaMelo Ball for the rest of the season; Durant is on a minutes restriction and is working his way back into shape. 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). Deandre Ayton played his role with 16 points and 16 rebounds. 2. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. NetRtg: +1.2 (14), vs. San Antonio: Team stats | Advanced splits | Player stats | Player shooting | Lineups. WebLakers Western Conference is at the official online store of the NBA. 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. 1. Only team with a top-five mark in clutch winning percentage in each of the last two seasons. Their 63% shooting on Mar. 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. 6. 4. Jazz Photo By - USA TODAY Sports. March 1, 2023 11:17 pm ET. Timberwolves front-office shakeup leaves a sour taste for woebegone Will Cavaliers bigs block opponents or each other? Keldon Johnson passed on just 21.2% of his drives, the lowest rate among 115 players with at least 300 total drives. Key numbers to know for each of the four teams in the East set to compete for the final two playoff spots. LeBron James played in all three games, but Anthony Davis played in only the Jan. 18 meeting and Andre Drummond was not with the Lakers for any of the three. Calling him a three-and-D player isnt giving him enough credit; hes one of the games elite shooters, and he fits what Golden State does perfectly. So much could go wrong for the Lakers and Nets. James Wiseman played in all three games for the Warriors. Were just a few opponent free throw attempts short of ranking in the top 10 in all of the four factors on defense. Harden has to decide what matters most to him, and how Philly does this postseason will factor into that decision. It marked the first meeting since Portland dealt Gary Payton II to the Warriors ahead of the trade deadline, then Golden State expressed concerns to the NBA about how much the Trail Blazers shared regarding the guards health. Ranked 28th in clutch defense, allowing 119.8 points per 100 possessions with the score within five points in the last five minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime. 7. The 44.8% they shot on pull-up 2s ranked fifth. Were 21-14 (fifth best) in games that were within five points in the last five minutes (13-6 with LeBron James) this season. 1. In doing so, he became the sixth player in Kings history to post a triple-double. DefRtg = Points allowed per 100 possessions Thompson and Lillard were the leagues two most prolific shooters from long range in February, Thompson averaging an NBA-best 5.6 3s per game to Lillards 5.3. That was the fifth best rim-protection mark among 72 players who defended at least 200 total shots at the rim. Saw the leagues fourth biggest jump in pace, from 101.0 possessions per 48 minutes (15th) last season to 102.8 (third) this season. 9. If you were a fan of college basketball in the late-2000s or early-2010s, the last name Plumlee probably rings a bell. 1. Morant allegedly said he wanted to know what time the security guard got off work. 5. 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). That was their worst mark against any opponent this season. 7 seed in the West playoffs. The Kansas City Royals announced on Wednesday that they have agreed to sign outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to, Another chapter is being written in the Miami Heat-Boston Celtics rivalry. 8. WebNorthwestern basketball scores, news, schedule, players, stats, photos, rumors, depth charts on RealGM.com The Spurs are no longer championship contenders, but Gregg Popovich and DeMar DeRozan still present a formidable test for the young, unproven Grizzlies. The Grizzlies have not commented on the incident. He averaged a double-double. Were also 0-22 after trailing by 15 points or more. Pace = Possessions per 48 minutes Tech averaging 18.6 points, 12.7 boards, two blocks and 1.3 steals per game. Andrew Wiggins was one of eight players with at least 60 total steals and 60 total blocks. SAN FRANCISCO The goal for Golden State: Do everything to shut down Damian Lillard, without fouling the Trail Blazers star after he made all 16 of his free throws last time against the defending champs. 8. Heres our list. 1 spot Anthony Davis. Beginning his career as a sportswriter, Benner then served with the Pacers for 28 years, retiring last season. In the case of the mall incident, Morants mother reportedly got into a verbal altercation with a staff member at a store in the mall, then called Morant who came with a group of friends and it led to a confrontation with mall security. 2. Will he want out of Portland before long? DefRtg: 109.4 (5) The team captain for five All-Star Games, and the MVP of the contest on three occasions, James, 38, still seems impervious to age in Year 20, grinding out strong showings against the NBAs best competition. He is 8. These guys have done a great job of just keeping our heads above water., Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Predicting the 2021-22 Eastern Conference standings, playoffs. The 2021 postseason is finally here. Kyle Anderson scored 16.3 points per 36 minutes, up from 10.6 last season. The eight-time All-Star should be a lock to return to the big stage for the first time since the 2020-21 season, but hes got to stay healthy (hes missed just three games so far) and maintain the production. It may turn out that hes a player whose importance wont be understood until hes gone, not that anyones expecting him to leave anyway. 2. Ultimately for Harden, this may come down to chasing a ring vs. being home and in his comfort zone. 3. 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). 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). The 6'7" forwardwas also named the Big Ten Player of the Year for the 2017-2018 season. Six frontcourt players participated in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game for the Western Conference, which used its two wildcard spots on guards Luka Doncic and Donovan Mitchell. 2022 NBA Western Conference SemifinalsWarriors vs. Grizzlies. 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. Facebook Page:Prime Time Sports Talk Ja Morant has been able to star as the teams lead playmaker, while a collective effort has made the team so strong defensively. DefRtg: 112.0 (17) He died aged 67. His three-point shooting regressed a bit, but not significantly, and his defense was better. Pace: 102.8 (3) Two more weeks of the NBA season are in the books. 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). Season stats: 17.5 ppg, 11.6 rpg, 6.4 apg. 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.
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