NBA Power Rankings, way-too-early edition: What's next for Lakers, Heat and all 30 teams
The Lakers just won the title, but how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2020-21.
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
43-32, 2nd in Southwest
- 2/24W 139-123
- 2/26W 109-103
- 2/28L 126-118
- 3/1W 111-91
- 3/2L 109-107
- 3/4W 127-123
- 3/6W 121-96
- 3/8L 112-109
- 3/10L 119-109
- 3/11W 113-97
- 7/31L 153-149
- 8/2L 117-115
- 8/4W 114-110
- 8/6L 126-111
- 8/8W 136-132
- 8/10W 122-114
- 8/11L 134-131
- 8/13L 128-102
- 8/17L 118-110
- 8/19W 127-114
- 8/21L 130-122
- 8/23W 135-133
- 8/25L 154-111
- 8/27PPD
- 8/30L 111-97
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Morris ejected after hard foul on Doncic (1:06)
Luka gets a T for pegging ref with ball (0:41)
Superstardom as defined by Luka Doncic (0:25)
Kawhi's double-double helps Clippers eliminate Mavs (1:43)
Doncic's 38 points not enough for Mavs in Game 6 (2:03)
2020 Southwest Standings Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 44 | 28 | .611 | - | L3 |
| Dallas | 43 | 32 | .573 | 2.5 | L2 |
| Memphis | 34 | 39 | .466 | 10.5 | W1 |
| San Antonio | 32 | 39 | .451 | 11.5 | L1 |
| New Orleans | 30 | 42 | .417 | 14 | L3 |
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2019-20 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game117.03rd
Rebounds Per Game46.94th
Assists Per Game24.714th
Points Allowed112.116th
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Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2017-18 | 24 | 58 | .293 |
| 2016-17 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2015-16 | 42 | 40 | .512 |