NBA Power Rankings, way-too-early edition: What's next for Lakers, Heat and all 30 teams
The Lakers just won the title, but how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2020-21.
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
35-39, 4th in Northwest
- 2/23W 107-104
- 2/25L 118-106
- 2/27L 106-100
- 2/29L 129-117
- 3/2W 130-107
- 3/4W 125-104
- 3/6L 127-117
- 3/7L 123-111
- 3/10W 121-105
- 7/31W 140-135
- 8/2L 128-124
- 8/4W 110-102
- 8/6W 125-115
- 8/8L 122-117
- 8/9W 124-121
- 8/11W 134-131
- 8/13W 134-133
- 8/15W 126-122
- 8/18W 100-93
- 8/20L 111-88
- 8/22L 116-108
- 8/24L 135-115
- 8/26PPD
- 8/28PPD
- 8/29L 131-122
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2020 Northwest Standings Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 46 | 27 | .630 | - | L3 |
| Oklahoma City | 44 | 28 | .611 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Utah | 44 | 28 | .611 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 35 | 39 | .473 | 11.5 | W3 |
| Minnesota | 19 | 45 | .297 | 22.5 | L3 |
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2019-20 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game115.06th
Rebounds Per Game45.312th
Assists Per Game20.630th
Points Allowed116.126th
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Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 53 | 29 | .646 |
| 2017-18 | 49 | 33 | .598 |
| 2016-17 | 41 | 41 | .500 |
| 2015-16 | 44 | 38 | .537 |