NBA: 2022 Analytics Report 1.0

During the regular season, we’re going to frequently track how each NBA team is playing in recent games and matchups. In order to calculate a report, we combined offensive and defensive efficiency, point differential, pace, strength of schedule, consistency rating, and expected win percentage. Golden State (4-1) has the best consistency rating and 2nd best expected win percentage, putting them atop the entire NBA right now. Utah (4-0) is just a step behind as they are leading the league in point differential and are 2nd in offensive and defensive efficiency. Other teams that have been impressive so far include the Heat (3-1) and Knicks (4-1) as both rank among the top-5 teams in point differential. Statistics per NBA Stuffer.

Playoff Teams:

1. Warriors (69)

2. Utah (73)

3. Heat (79)

4. Timberwolves (79)

5. Wizards (79)

6. Knicks (81)

7. Trail Blazers (81)

8. Lakers (86)

9. Bulls (88)

10. Bucks (89)

11. Hornets (94)

12. 76ers (94)

13. Nuggets (101)

14. Cavaliers (112)

15. Grizzlies (121)

16. Mavericks (150)

Rest of the League:

17. Raptors (91)

18. Clippers (92)

19. Hawks (101)

20. Spurs (113)

21. Kings (115)

22. Celtics (122)

23. Pacers (124)

24. Rockets (131)

25. Pistons (131)

26. Nets (133)

27. Pelicans (144)

28. Magic (152)

29. Suns (153)

30. Thunder (157)

Offensive Efficiency:

1. Hornets (115.6)

2. Jazz (114.8)

3. 76ers (113.8)

4. Knicks (112.9)

5. Grizzlies (112.6)

Defensive Efficiency:

1. Heat (92.2)

2. Jazz (96.7)

3. Bulls (100.4)

4. Timberwolves (100.4)

5. Raptors (101.1)

Point Differential:

1. Jazz (+18.3)

2. Heat (+15.3)

3. Bulls (+7.8)

4. Knicks (+7.4)

5. Hawks (+6.0)

Fastest Pace:

1. Lakers (104.6)

2. Trail Blazers (104.1)

3. Bucks (103.2)

4. Rockets (102.9)

5. Hornets (102.7)

Schedule Strength:

1. Bucks (9.25)

2. Pistons (8.64)

3. Magic (7.95)

4. Trail Blazers (7.03)

5. Pelicans (6.02)

Consistency Rating:

1. Warriors (6.6)

2. Nuggets (8.5)

3. Lakers (9.7)

4. Kings (9.8)

5. Knicks (10.4)

Expected Win %:

1. Jazz (82.8)

2. Warriors (77.5)

3. Heat (76.6)

4. Knicks (75.6)

5. Bulls (73.4)

Photo Credit: The Athletic.