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

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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NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Philadelphia 76ers
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers at Philadelphia 76ers

Chicago Bulls

Lineup: J.Butler, T.Gibson, J.Grant, R.Lopez, D.Wade

ORTG: 116.1 DRTG: 91.8

This is actually a quality lineup on paper and advanced data wise as well. This grouping has played only 62 minutes together but posts very solid ratings. Maybe Hoiberg needs to make this the starting five.

Cleveland Cavaliers

Lineup: K.Irving, L.James, D.Liggins, K.Love, T.Thompson

ORTG: 124.3 DRTG: 94.5

This is the Cavs best lineup by a LONG shot everything factored in. This group has played the second most minutes of 151 and posts astronomical stats on both sides of the ball. To be quite honest, though, I’m not sure how or why this is their best lineup. I mean is Liggins the glue guy? He very well might be.