On December 11, Beijing time, the battle on the NBA court rested, and we might as well stop on days when there are no gamesFocus on the stats behind the pitch. Who can dominate the defensive end in this uncertain season and be a strong contender for the championship?
Presumably, many fans will first think of the Lakers, whose name has become almost synonymous with defense. The stats tell us a surprising fact – the Lakers' defensive efficiency doesn't make it into the top five. So, who exactly is the king of defense this season?The mystery lies behind the league's defensive efficiency rankings, and the top 10 teams will be the focus of our analysis. Please join me on this suspenseful journey of basketball statistics.
Defense is often underestimated on the basketball court, but it is one of the keys to a team's success or failure. Let's dive into the top 10 teams in defensive efficiency this seasonReveal their excellence on the defensive end.
Can't be ignored is the Timberwolves at the top of the league. Only give your opponent 106 per 100 turns2 points, which is one of the lowest scoring handicaps in the league. The Timberwolves' success stems from a strong combination on the inside: Gobert, Towns and Reed, who can form an impregnable twin towers at any given time. Jokic is also feeling a lot of pressure against this teamThat makes the Timberwolves one of the teams with the best record in the league this season.
The Rockets' defensive metamorphosis is remarkable. Their defensive efficiency last season was lowest in the league, and this season they are fourth with just 109 conceding per 100 possessions7 points. This huge change was inseparable from the arrival of Udoka, who is a defensive-minded coachInjected a new defensive concept into the team. In addition, the Rockets' roster also has a lot of active defensive players, such as Dillon, Smith, Eason, etc., making them more solid on the defensive end.
The Clippers' defensive performance has been less consistent. 110 points conceded per 100 roundsRanked 5th in the leagueThey were easily beaten by their opponents in some games, allowing the Mavericks to score 144 points and the Lakers to 130 points. The Clippers' system doesn't seem to be mature enough, Harden's speed has slowed down, and opponents are prone to catching weaknesses, but with Leonard and George, the two defensive gates, on the court, they can still maintain some stability.
The Lakers, as the defending champions, have a defensive efficiency of 1103，Ranked 7th in the league. The forward line is where their strength lies, and the performance of the thick eyebrows as a defensive gate cannot be ignored. The Lakers are also facing problems, especially at the No. 5 position, where only Bushy Eyebrows is better at protecting the basket, and the other players are relatively inconsistent. The Lakers' guard base also lacks enough defensive power, which makes them still struggle in some games.
In summary,These 10 teams have different defensive situations and have their own strengths and challenges behind them. Defensively will have a direct impact on the team's results during the season, and it remains to be seen which team will ultimately lift the championship in the face of fierce competition.
In the long journey of the basketball season, defense has become one of the fulcrums of the team's hard work. We took a deep dive into the top 10 teams in defensive efficiency, looking at the Timberwolves' interior pressing, the Rockets' defensive metamorphosis, the Clippers' instability, and the Lakers' forward advantage. Every team has put in a lot of effort on the defensive endThis will directly affect their fate in the playoffs.
Defending is not just a matter of basketball skillsIt is also the embodiment of team cohesion and teamwork. The Timberwolves with their tacit cooperation with the big three inside, the Rockets with Udoka's tactical guidance, the Clippers with Leonard and George's dominance, and the Lakers' multi-line defense, all showed their unique defensive beauty.
In the upcoming games, these teams will continue to work tirelessly on the defensive end to strive for better results. And as fans, we should also stay tuned and praise them for their hard work. If you have more views and opinions on the defense of these teams,Welcome to leave your insights in the comment areaShare the wonderful moments of basketball court.
The basketball journey continues this season, and the beauty of defense will always run through itLet's look forward to a great performance on the road to this championship.
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