The Spurs are now clearly the best team in NBA. These ratings give twice as much weight to last night’s games as opening day. Memphis is a much better team than their record indicates. I believe the fight for 8th in the West will be one to watch closely.
| Rank | Team | Off | Def | Overall |
| 1 | San Antonio Spurs | 3.80 | -3.71 | 7.52 |
| 2 | Boston Celtics | -1.77 | -7.80 | 6.03 |
| 3 | Los Angeles Lakers | 2.31 | -3.30 | 5.61 |
| 4 | Chicago Bulls | -3.26 | -8.85 | 5.59 |
| 5 | Miami Heat | 1.09 | -4.15 | 5.24 |
| 6 | Orlando Magic | 1.48 | -3.68 | 5.16 |
| 7 | New Orleans Hornets | -5.18 | -8.51 | 3.33 |
| 8 | Denver Nuggets | 8.09 | 5.32 | 2.77 |
| 9 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 5.12 | 2.68 | 2.45 |
| 10 | Dallas Mavericks | -1.60 | -3.87 | 2.27 |
| 11 | Memphis Grizzlies | 0.32 | -1.76 | 2.08 |
| 12 | Portland Trail Blazers | -3.89 | -5.66 | 1.78 |
| 13 | New York Knickerbockers | 7.22 | 6.17 | 1.05 |
| 14 | Atlanta Hawks | -2.18 | -2.98 | 0.80 |
| 15 | Houston Rockets | 4.80 | 4.29 | 0.51 |
| 16 | Philadelphia 76ers | -1.07 | -0.94 | -0.13 |
| 17 | Utah Jazz | 0.92 | 1.20 | -0.28 |
| 18 | Milwaukee Bucks | -5.93 | -5.60 | -0.33 |
| 19 | Indiana Pacers | -0.92 | 0.40 | -1.32 |
| 20 | Los Angeles Clippers | 0.12 | 2.34 | -2.21 |
| 21 | Golden State Warriors | 5.80 | 8.02 | -2.22 |
| 22 | Phoenix Suns | 4.85 | 7.13 | -2.28 |
| 23 | Charlotte Bobcats | -5.94 | -2.87 | -3.07 |
| 24 | Detroit Pistons | -4.33 | -1.13 | -3.21 |
| 25 | Sacramento Kings | -2.04 | 1.89 | -3.94 |
| 26 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 4.93 | 9.52 | -4.59 |
| 27 | New Jersey Nets | -6.16 | -0.95 | -5.21 |
| 28 | Washington Wizards | -2.91 | 3.20 | -6.11 |
| 29 | Toronto Raptors | 0.98 | 7.55 | -6.56 |
| 30 | Cleveland Cavaliers | -4.66 | 6.07 | -10.73 |
I had the displeasure of watching the Cavs play the Nuggets on Friday. I realize you have them last, but that may still be too high. They are terrible (especially on defense) and seem like they hardly care!
Comment by Joe Sargent — January 31, 2011 @ 12:34 pm
I sure hope the Grizzlies can ride out these numbers and move ahead of Portland or Utah. Utah has so many come from behind wins this year. Luck?
Comment by vanjulio — January 31, 2011 @ 2:31 pm
Wayne,
What are your thoughts on the All-Star starters, and who should be the reserves?
Comment by Mike — February 1, 2011 @ 9:28 am
Thanks. I added West and Curry to the West squad
Comment by wwinston — February 1, 2011 @ 3:48 pm