The pain of regression!Since the start of the season, 6 teams have been sluggish, and the Pistons-Spurs are in the list, falling 11 places
Preface. The NBA game is a fierce game, and every team seems to swim against the current, and if they can't improve, then they are likely to be eliminated. It's the same with this edition, where teams like Minnesota, Thunder and Pacers have come to prominence after several seasons of hibernation, and at this time, there will always be a team that has declined. As the league enters its fourth phase, the giants of the previous two seasons are starting to show signs of decline, and let's talk about the six teams that have fallen the most so far, while the Pistons have set their all-time record.
6.Plugs.
Season Records: 2-21
Qualifying: Last place in the Eastern Division.
Current record: 20 games.
When he was drafted by Cunningham in 2021, everyone thought it was their lucky day, and who knew he came to the NBA as a "glass man" who played only 12 times last season. After losing their main players, they entered a bad new season, and they finished last in the East, so at the age of 22, they used the fifth pick to choose the all-round Osar Thompson.
The current Pistons have accumulated a lot of talented players, including geniuses like Cunningham, Duren, Ivey, Thompson, and many excellent players. But as things stand, the Pistons are still far from returning to their previous form, and so far, they are still two wins and 21 losses in the Western Conference at the bottom of the table, and they have suffered 20 defeats, the fewest games in their history, and at their current win rate, they may not win more than 50% of last season, and last season had at least 17 wins.
5.Herald. Season Record: 6-16
Ranking: 2nd in the West
Status: Four defeats.
Last season, the Trail Blazers were still fighting for the playoffs, and they sold McCollum, but got Grant and Simmons, both of whom are leaders of the younger generation. The most important thing is that Lillard can still get a score of 32+7 at the age of 32, but even if Lillard tried his best, he failed to make the playoffs.
After a period of desperation, Lillard opted to be traded, and he was traded to the Bucks. Without Lillard, their overall level would drop a lot, and even with stars like Brogordon and Ayton, they can't compare to Lillard. At the moment, it seems that the Trail Blazers have only dropped one spot, but this season, they have no chance of making the playoffs, and as it stands, they have not been tapped yet, just like Lillard.
3. 4.Spurs (3).
Season Records: 3-19
Ranking: 1st in the West.
Current record: 17 defeats.
Last season, the Spurs were last in the West and their players weren't strong enough to back up their team, while Wembanyama was their biggest rival, which is why they were eliminated this season. The Spurs also got the first pick they wanted, and they chose the Chinese Banyama, and many thought they would be the next Spurs Duncan.
Duncan has reached his peak in the last century, leading his team to a 56-26 victory in his first season, and his average score is 119 rebounds, 27 assists, 25 caps. Wembanyama's current performance is not bad, but compared to Duncan, it is still too far behind, and the Spurs' results have not improved because of his arrival, and according to the current situation, their results may not be as good as last season.
3.Sir. Season Records: 7-16
Ranking: 4th in the West
Status: Three defeats.
Utah was already a regular in the Eastern Conference playoffs before last season, and they didn't have a supergiant, but with the two cores of Mitchell and Gobert, they are still very strong. But this summer, the Jazz made a bold decision to trade their two cores for something more, and Markkanen was the team's hope, having finished 256 points 86 rebounds 1With nine assists and a stellar performance, he was named the Most Promising Player and made it to the All-Star Game.
Utah, which is aiming for a rebuild, is still on the verge of the playoffs, but compared to last season, their overall level has dropped a lot, and their current record is only 30.4 percent. There are also some reasons for this, such as Markkanen, Clarkson and Kessler, who have all been in a bit of a dip, but fortunately they don't care, and they are preparing for the next rookie game.
2.Genius man.
Season Records: 3-19
Ranking: 2nd in the Eastern District.
Current form: Five defeats.
Last season, the Wizards offered Beal a large salary, apparently trying to make the playoffs, and last season, the Wizards formed an interior with Beal, Kuzma, and Porzingis, but still failed to make the playoffs. The loss of this game also prompted the Wizards to consider rebuilding the team, so they traded Porzingis and Beal together this summer.
But it looks like the Wizards aren't just going to change teams, they're going to rebuild their team, and they've only finished 19-3 so far. The two main players, Kuzma and Poole, played well, averaging 22 per game8 points 59 rebounds 4Five assists, one is a good option. Poole, on the other hand, is their future mainstay, but if his grades have been mediocre, then the genius will not keep him anymore.
1.Big Bear. Season Record: 6-16
Qualifying: Last place in the East.
Status: Two defeats.
Last season, the Grizzlies were affected by suspensions, injuries and other factors, and in the absence of Morant, with Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. leading the team, the Grizzlies are also a strong team that cannot be ignored. It's a pity that they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, although the injury has a big impact on them, but if they can pass this defeat so that Morant will not pay attention to other things in the future, then they young people can afford such a failure.
But during the holidays, Morant still didn't get the respect he deserved, so he was suspended for the new season, and Adams and Clark were also injured due to injuries, which left the Grizzlies' defense in tatters. The Grizzlies are currently on a 6-16 loss, in the bottom three of the West, and most importantly, even if Morant returns, there are still many problems to deal with, and he alone cannot reverse the current situation.