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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November 21, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) and forward Blake Griffin (32) celebrate the 123-115 victory against the Toronto Raptors at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
November 21, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) and forward Blake Griffin (32) celebrate the 123-115 victory against the Toronto Raptors at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Heat

Lineup: L.Babbitt, G.Dragic, D.Waiters, H.Whiteside, J.Winslow

ORTG: 105.3 DRTG: 98.1

Another team that has an absurd amount of lineups is the Miami Heat. Their second most played lineup only has 87 minutes played but posts very good numbers. Obviously, this team isn’t very good, but the grouping of these five would seem to give the Heat their best shot at winning if that is what they want to achieve.

LA Clippers

Lineup: B.Griffin, D.Jordan, L.Mbah a Moute, C.Paul, J.Redick

ORTG: 111.5 DRTG: 95.3

Another team who’s the best lineup is actually their starting five. This group of five has played a substantial amount of more minutes compare to any other lineup, and amongst the best in ORTG/DRTG. Nice job by Doc Rivers who has the Clippers playing their best basketball under his tenure.