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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Jan 2, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) points up after the Rockets defeated the Washington Wizards at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) points up after the Rockets defeated the Washington Wizards at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Rockets

Lineup: R.Anderson, T.Ariza, E.Gordon, J.Harden, M.Harrell

ORTG: 125.9 DRTG: 107.2

The Rockets third most played lineup is perpetually their best. They post ridiculously high offensive numbers as seen by the ORTG, and a quality defensive rating considering the defensive talent that is out there.

Indiana Pacers

Lineup: M.Ellis, G.Robinson III, J.Teague, M.Turner, T.Young

ORTG: 116.5 DRTG: 100.4

I frankly have NO IDEA how a teams DRTG could almost be sub 100 with Monta Ellis and Jeff Teague out on the court. Also, this lineup has NO Paul George, those two things in themselves are miraculous. Are the Pacers better without George? Doubt it, still pretty funky to see this though.