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NBA: Every Team’s Best Lineup, By The Numbers

By Nicholas Gonzalez

Jan 8, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Cavaliers won 120-116. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Cavaliers won 120-116. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 29, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) and guard C.J. McCollum (3) look on against the Charlotte Hornets during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) and guard C.J. McCollum (3) look on against the Charlotte Hornets during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports /

Portland Trail Blazers

Lineup: A.Aminu, M.Harkless, D.Lillard, C.McCollum, M.Plumlee

ORTG: 113.5 DRTG: 104.0

If you didn’t have to be efficient, the Blazers might be the best team in the NBA. This group posts quality offensive numbers but struggle to be efficient and play defense, two vital aspects of basketball. They wouldn’t have to play defense if they were efficient on offense, but unfortunately, they are not. This also happens to be Portlands starting lineup.

Sacramento Kings

Lineup: D.Collison, D.Cousins, R.Gay, K.Koufos, B.McLemore

ORTG: 100.9 DRTG: 92.5

Another team who’s lineup, in theory, would be their best lineup, actually is despite playtime. This lineup has problems scoring the rock despite Collison and Cousins in the fold but is very efficient on defense. This group also probably contains all the bright spots the Kings have besides Cauley-Stein.

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