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 30, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Sacramento Kings 121-117. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Sacramento Kings 121-117. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers

Lineup: J.Clarkson, L.Deng, B.Ingram, L.Nance Jr., L.Williams

ORTG: 132.3 DRTG: 104.7

This lineup has played only 58 minutes, a lot less than the ones in front of it, but this grouping is so much better than any other one it has to take the top spot. If the Lakers were trying to win, this should be their starting five. I can also ideally see how this would be their best lineup. Nance and Deng, give them quality defense and Clarkson has a high motor to lead the offense.

Memphis Grizzles

Lineup: T.Allen, T.Daniels, M.Gasol, J.Green, A.Harrison

ORTG: 107.9 DRTG: 82.3

This might be one of the most interesting lineups I have seen so far. I would have never expected, regardless of playtime, a lineup with Jeff Green and Andrew Harrison have this low of a defensive rating. Other than that this seems like a very quality lineup and these numbers boost very well.