This week’s eight things to like and dislike represent the top three teams in the NBA that are making strides in their respective games. From Boston to Orlando to Denver, young talent is rising, and the league is taking notice.
In Boston, one of the most important niche numbers of the season is 30.4%, the share of the team’s shots taken within the restricted area, which is the eighth-lowest in the league. Coupled with their below-average free throw rate, the Celtics’ jump-shooting mentality may need some recalibration to avoid over-reliance on the three-point shot.
However, the Celtics have a strong offensive presence, with all of their core rotation players being above-average three-point shooters. On the other hand, the Orlando Magic is making strides with a young, fearless team that is positioning themselves as strong contenders in the Eastern Conference. Young stars, including Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, are leading the charge with their ferocious defensive efforts.
Orlando’s center duo of Goga Bitadze and Moritz Wagner have stepped up in a notable way, proving that they can hold their own in the absence of their starting center, Wendell Carter Jr. Elsewhere, Gordon Hayward’s return from a traumatic 2017 leg injury has been the catalyst for a mini-crisis of confidence in his game. Despite this, he’s still managing to have a significant impact for the Denver Nuggets. With these key players and storylines, the NBA season continues to captivate fans and analysts alike.
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