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: Golden State Warriors at New Orleans Pelicans
NBA: Golden State Warriors at New Orleans Pelicans

Detroit Pistons

Lineup: K.Caldwell-Pope, A.Drummond, T.Harris, R.Jackson, J.Leuer

ORTG: 99.3 DRTG: 92.2

This is actually a very quality lineup, I don’t know how their ORTG isn’t a little higher tho. Nonetheless, this is probably the Pistons best unit on paper and according to the data, so I am not sure why it doesn’t play more.

Golden State Warriors

Lineup: S.Curry, K.Durant, D.Green, Z.Pachulia, K.Thompson

ORTG: 119.8 DRTG: 98.3

Their best lineup is their starting lineup, what a surprise. When you are unbelievably loaded as Golden State is, it would almost be a sin for this not to be their best lineup. They post jaw-dropping numbers in almost every aspect despite already almost matching last season’s loss total.