The Minnesota Timberwolves Showcase NBA’s Best Defensive Power, Achieving Third Spot in NBA Net Rating
In an exciting turn of events in the third week of NBA competition, the Minnesota Timberwolves have outshone their rivals with an impressive climb up the ranks. They now stand at number three in NBA Net Rating, trailing behind only the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers.
Timberwolves – The Leading Defense
Not only demonstrating commendable overall performance, but the Timberwolves also now boast the best Defensive Rating in the NBA, with a striking score of 101.9. This is an advantage of four points per 100 possessions over the Celtics, who occupy the second spot in Defensive Rating.
NBA Net Ratings: Latest Figures
The following figures provide a comprehensive look at the current rankings in the NBA, with calculations based on Net Rating:
- Celtics: 13.3
- Sixers: 11.2
- Wolves: 9.6
- Nuggets: 8.9
- Knicks: 6.5
- Mavericks: 6.4
- Rockets: 5.4
- Magic: 4.0
- Hawks: 3.3
- Pacers: 2.8
- Warriors: 2.7
- Clippers: 2.0
- Thunder: 1.8
- Nets: -0.1
- Suns: -0.3
- Heat: -0.8
- Raptors: -1.5
- Cavaliers: -2.2
- Kings: -2.6
- Bulls: -3.4
- Bucks: -3.6
- Pistons: -4.5
- Lakers: -4.8
- Blazers: -5.2
- Grizzlies: -5.4
- Hornets: -6.9
- Pelicans: -7.1
- Wizards: -7.2
- Jazz: -7.7
- Spurs: -10.8
With this dramatic transformation from the Timberwolves and continued strong performance from the Celtics and 76ers, the competition is heating up, promising an intriguing season for NBA fans.
Original article: https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/273658/NBA-Net-Rating-Week-3-Wolves-Reach-No-3-With-NBAs-Best-Defense
