Which Lineup's Dominated Last Week

Each Week I Will Provide An Interesting Stat That Happens Each Week Throughout The NBA Season

(Thanks AP Photo-Charles Rex Arbogast)

The NBA season has just turned one week old on Tuesday night, and what a week it has been! So far, each team has played at least three games, and some players have already taken nights off for resting purposes (Cue the Eyeroll from NBA Fans).

As we prepare for week number two, there are still five teams with a 0 in their win column. Will Memphis and Houston finally get their first wins, and will Dallas, Denver, and Boston get their first taste of defeat? We will find out soon enough. But until then, let's take a look back at the past week from a data analytical perspective.

Offensive Lineup of the Week:

Los Angeles Clippers- Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac and Robert Covington

Clippers fans might be feeling disappointed because Covington, who was a part of the James Harden trade, played a significant role in helping the team achieve the status of having the most high-powered and efficient unit in the NBA. They achieved an effective Field Goal percentage of 65.8% and were able to grab 31.8% of offensive rebounds during this week.

(Thanks NBA.com for the footage)

Throughout the week, the chemistry among the players on the team was quite apparent. They worked together seamlessly to create numerous open three-point opportunities for Russell Westbrook. Their offensive rating of 131.8 was the highest in the league, indicating that they had an extremely effective offensive strategy. Additionally, their net score of +38 was significantly ahead of the next team, which happened to be the team that was that had the….

Defensive Lineup of the Week:

Toronto Raptors- Dennis Schroder, Jacob Poeltl, Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes

The Raptors' defensive unit performed exceptionally well this week. During the 3 games they played together, which lasted a total of 40 minutes, they only allowed their opponents to shoot 31.1% from the floor and 25.6% from beyond the arc. In the previous week, they allowed a remarkable 0.837 points per shot. The team's success can be attributed to the outstanding plays made by the players, such as the ones showcased during these games.

(Thanks NBA.com for the footage)

In the play depicted above, it is evident that each player on the floor played an instrumental role in facilitating an additional pass that eventually led to a steal by Anunoby, thereby providing Toronto with an enhanced offensive opportunity. The coordinated effort of each player in making that extra pass created a gap in the defense, allowing Anunoby to make the steal and convert it into a scoring opportunity for the team.

Each week, I will share something interesting that I discovered using the power of the “Wonderful World Of Data”. See you next week!