NBA Grades: using bball_ref stats adjusted for SOS. Team grades, 15% of the way through the regular season

[NBASupes]

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[NBASupes]

Surprised to see Charlotte rank so low. Watching their games, they have great effort and play great defense but then again, their offense is awful. Memphis and OKC are a surprise as well but both have had tough schedules so far.

[Admin]

Sounds about right with us getting 46 wins because of how weak the East is. I'd be fine with that this year as I really didn't even expect that many wins... because I thought the East would be better than they've been.

[benhillboy]

Pop could win every year and no one would argue, Vogel is a very strong candidate, and I'm finally to the point where I'll call Spo a top-flight coach. But Hornacek got my early vote for COY. Funny how they're in a better position with Dragic and Bledsoe than Nash, just as the Lakers would be with Fish.

Edited November 21, 2013 by benhillboy

[capstone21]

Why is our offense that is so good ranked a C while our defense which is average is given a B-? Shouldn't it be reverse?

[Peoriabird]

If would be nice if Brooklyn finished with 26 wins LOL!

[NBASupes]

Why is our offense that is so good ranked a C while our defense which is average is given a B-? Shouldn't it be reverse?

Statistically, we aren't a good offense but defensively we are rated high. Honestly, we aren't that good at either but we play smart Basketball and we have an excellent system and coach.

[Admin]

Why is our offense that is so good ranked a C while our defense which is average is given a B-? Shouldn't it be reverse?

It's probably graded on the scores relation to the league average at each. I haven't checked but I'd guess that's the case.

[AHF]

Why is our offense that is so good ranked a C while our defense which is average is given a B-? Shouldn't it be reverse?

Higher is better for offense. Lower is better for defense.

They seem to give a B- or better for:

Any offense at 106 or above.

Any defense below 104.

[Plainview1981]

Pop could win every year and no one would argue, Vogel is a very strong candidate, and I'm finally to the point where I'll call Spo a top-flight coach. But Hornacek got my early vote for COY. Funny how they're in a better position with Dragic and Bledsoe than Nash, just as the Lakers would be with Fish.

I think sometimes when the run is over you have to part with the guy. The Braves were better off this year without Chipper probably.