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NBA: 10 Noteworthy Stats Through The First Quarter Of The Season

By Ryan Piers

Dec 4, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots the ball over New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots the ball over New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 18, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; LA Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) talks with Clippers head coach Doc Rivers during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; LA Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) talks with Clippers head coach Doc Rivers during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /

Chris Paul is fourth in offensive and defensive win shares

Stat: Paul – 3.1 OFF WS, 1.4 DEF WS

Very quietly, Chris Paul is having one of the best years of his career. His points and assists per game are above his career average while he’s improved his outside shot.

His play led the Clippers to an 11-2 start. Which is huge because if Paul performs well, the Clippers are at least fringe title contenders and could throw a wrinkle into the notion that this is a three-team race for the NBA Championship.

Miscellaneous numbers to keep in mind

Must Read: Early NBA Sixth Man Of The Year Candidates

Kevin Love is averaging more than 20 points and 10 rebounds per game again…He also scored 34 points in one quarter… Giannis Anteteokounmpo is eighth in the NBA in scoring…James Harden leads the NBA in assists…Jimmy Butler is third the NBA in win shares…George Hill has the highest offensive rating…The Golden State Warriors lead the league with 119 points per game. The next closest team are the Houston Rockets with 111.

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