After the Los Angeles Lakers picked up the NBA title last season following the COVID-19 truncated season.
This season, a number of teams have sprung up surprises with their performances in the league this season.
In this article, we would take a look at the 8 best teams in the NBA’s Eastern and Western conferences and some of their best performers.
1) Utah Jazz: Utah Jazz are the best team in the division by a distance. The Salt Lake side has had Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell among their best performers this season, with both players selected among the league’s All-star lineup.
Gobert has the best field goal conversion rate in the league with a 65% Field Goal percentage. He is placed second for rebounds per game in the league with 13.4, and also second for blocks per game with 3 blocks.
Utah Jazz have a record of 35 wins and 11 defeats this season in the NBA, and sit at the top of the Western Conference.
2) Philadelphia 76ers: The Sixers have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season.
They are currently on top of the standings in the Eastern Conference with a record of 32 wins and 14 defeats in their games this season.
Joel Embiid has been their standout performer this season. The 27 year old Cameroonian averages 29.9 points per game, 11.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game this season.
3) Brooklyn Nets: The Nets have one of the biggest collections of stars in the NBA this season. Their decision to add former Houston Rockets man, James Harden to their roster has proven a masterstroke, as adding Harden to Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant who are also at the Nets has made them a force to be reckoned with this season.
Their record of 32 wins and 15 defeats this season has seen them move up to second place in the Eastern Conference. Harden has averaged 26.4 points, 8.9 rebounds and 11.4 assists per game this season.
4) Phoenix Suns: Phoenix Suns have a record of 31 wins and 14 defeats this season, and are the second placed team in the Western Conference. Devin Booker and Chris Paul have been their biggest players this season.
Booker is averaging 25.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game this season.
5) Los Angeles Clippers: The Clippers have proven to be a top team this season by their performances in the league. Their record of 32 wins and 16 defeats has left them in third place on the Western Conference standings.
Kawhi Leonard has been their best performer, and the 29 year old is averaging 25.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game this season.
6) Los Angeles Lakers: Last season’s champions remain among the favourites to win the league this season as well. Their record of 30 wins and 17 defeats puts them in fourth place in the Western Conference. LeBron James has continued his impressive career as he is averaging 25.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game.
A lot of people are betting on basketball legend, James to lead the Lakers to the title.
7) Milwaukee Bucks: The Bucks have a record of 29 wins and 17 defeats this season and sit in third place on the Eastern Conference standings. Giannis Antetokounmpo has again been their best player, as the Greek Freak is averaging 28.4 points, 11.4 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game.
8) Charlotte Hornets: One team that has performed surprisingly well is the Charlotte Hornets. Their record of 23 wins and 22 defeats puts them in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. Teenage sensation, LaMelo Ball has been one of the biggest names in their team this season, and is averaging 15.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game this season.
