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Nate's Sim 1 (S10) Power Rankings
The following power rankings are developed via a formula constructed of point differential, rebounding differential, effective field goal differential, turnover differential and net rating. Each category is weighed differentially and then averaged to produce the final score. Once a score is developed, it is placed within one of the following categories:
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1. Per the official Power Rankings' formula, the Toronto Raptors are the team to beat here in Season 10 of BSL. They're the league's best when it comes to point differential, rebounding differential and effective field goal differential. They're also sixth in net rating and eighth in turnover differential. Led currently by rising star Casper Ware who is averaging a crisp 25.3 points with just 1.9 turnovers and doing so at a clip of .530/.857/.368, he appears to be the real deal. He's joined by teammate Jasper Johnson who too is averaging over 20 points-per-game and two others in the backcourt (Anthony Edwards and Zach Graham) who are averaging over 15 points-per-game. What is setting the Raptors over the top is their front court however with the duo of Somoto Cyril and Walker Kessler. Kessler has found new life in Toronto average 12.6 points, 14 rebounds and blocking 2.8 shots-per-game.The following power rankings are developed via a formula constructed of point differential, rebounding differential, effective field goal differential, turnover differential and net rating. Each category is weighed differentially and then averaged to produce the final score. Once a score is developed, it is placed within one of the following categories:
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2. The Minnesota Timberwolves and Milwaukee Bucks are the next two in the power rankings and are separated by just 0.2 points. Both these team play a rather similar game. The Timberwolves are currently the league's best when it comes to turnover differential. They are also second in point differential, third in net rating, sixth in effective field goal differential and 13th in rebounding differential. The Bucks are currently the league's best when it comes to net rating. They are also second in turnover differential, third in both point differential and effective field goal differential and 17th in rebounding differential. The Timberwolves are of course led by superstar Clyde Drexler who opened his Season 10 campaign averaging 24.7 points-per-game to go along with 11.8 points. Drexler is joined in the backcourt by Kur Teng and Wendell McKinnes who both average over 14 points-per-game as well. The Timberwolves frontcourt sees a pairing of Deandre Ayton and Jaren Jackson Jr. that are both averaging over 14 points-per-game while averaging over nine rebounds-per-game. The Bucks are doing things more quietly. They're led by budding superstar Brian Taylor who kicked off his season by averaging 28.4 points-per-game with 9.8 assists combined with just 1.8 turnovers-per-game. He's doing this while shooting .525/.875/.465. Fellow guard Jayden Reid is putting in 23.4 points-per-game and Ausar Thompson rounds out the frontcourt with a cool 17.7 points-per-game. The frontcourt is led by Ugonna Onyenso who is averaging 14.5 points and 12.3 rebounds-per-game while blocking a staggering three shots a night. He's joined by E.J. Liddell who is averaging 18.3 points-per-game.
3. Rounding out the 'Contender' category we have the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks. Like the aforementioned Bucks and Timberwolves, these two teams also play a similar game and are separated in the rankings by just 0.05 points. The Cavaliers are currently fifth in the league in point differential, sixth in effective field goal differential, seventh in rebounding differential, ninth in turnover differential and tenth in net rating. In other words, they're top ten in every category. The Knicks are currently third in the league in turnover differential, fourth in point differential, sixth in rebounding differential, tenth in effective field goal differential and 16th in net rating. The Cavaliers may be a surprise to most but they're led by Luka Doncic who in his 15th season is averaging 22.9 points-per-game with 9.7 assists and doing so at a clip of .434/.757/.382. He's joined by plenty of fire power in the backcourt as Jared McCain is averaging 22.3 points-per-game and Devin Vassell is adding 18.4 points-per-game. Their frontcourt leads a bit to be desired Ladiji Dembele and Jayden Quaintance combine for 13.9 points and 18.3 rebounds-per-game. They do combine for 3.9 blocks however. The Knicks of course are led by superstar Amen Thompson who is pouring in 34.4 points-per-game and nine assists while shooting .471/.738/.372. He's joined in the backcourt by Worthy de Jong (17.8 points) and Cooper Flagg (18.2 points.) Arrinten Page (11.1 points and 10.2 rebounds) and Robert Williams (12.6 points and 10.6 rebounds) anchor the front court.
4. The Los Angeles Lakers are the sole team in the 'Fringe Contender' category. They are currently fifth in rebounding differential, sixth in point differential, eighth in effective field goal differential, 11th in turnover differential and 15th in net rating. The Lakers are led by wing Bryce James who is averaging 22.8 points-per-game on .502/.696/.345 shooting. The backcourt is rounded out by Cayden Boozer (20.5 points) and James Nunnally (11.4 points.) It's worth noting that Nunnally missed some time to open the season. Paolo Banchero continues to impress even in his eleventh season. Banchero is averaging 23.1 points-per-game while grabbing 11.5 rebounds and adding 2.5 blocks-per-game. Evan Mobley joins Banchero in the frontcourt with 11.1 points and 9.1 rebounds-per-game while blocking 2.2 shots.
5. Oklahoma City Thunder are the only team to occupy the 'Playoff Team' category. The Thunder are currently fourth in the league in rebounding differential, seventh in point differential, ninth in effective field goal differential and 11th in turnover differential. They have a 22nd placement in net rating that is holding them back. The Thunder are led by starlet Pierto Aradori who is averaging 22 points-per-game while shooting .438/.806/.390. The backcourt is rounded out by Chauncey Billups (14.6 points) and Jordan Glynn (16.1 points.) The Thunder's frontcourt may be the best in the league however. It's anchored by Aday Mara Gomez who is averaging 16.3 points and 12.1 rebounds-per-game. He's joined by Flory Bidunga (8.1 points and 13 rebounds) and Omar Samhan (12 points and 6.6 rebounds.)
6. There are five teams 'On the Bubble.' They include the Portland Trailblazers who are sixth in turnover differential, eighth in rebounding differential and ninth in point differential. The Atlanta Hawks who are second in net rating and 11th in both point differential and net rating. The Chicago Bulls who are fourth in net rating and fifth in turnover differential. The Philadelphia 76ers who are third in rebounding differential, eighth in point differential and 11th in effective field goal differential. The Houston Rockets who are eighth in net rating and 12th in point differential.
7. There are four teams 'Just Out.' The first of which are the Denver Nuggets who are very unique. They are currently second in the league in both rebounding differential and effective field goal differential but also 29th in turnover differential and 25th in net rating. The Boston Celtics are tenth in point differential and rebounding differential but 24th in turnover differential. The Indiana Pacers are ninth in net rating and top 20 in each of the categories. The Charlotte Hornets are ninth in rebounding differential and top 23 in each of the categories.
8. The Brooklyn Nets (10th in turnover differential,) Los Angeles Clippers (fifth in effective field goal differential and net rating,) Utah Jazz (third in effective field goal differential and 11th in net rating,) Sacramento Kings (11th in turnover differential,) Dallas Mavericks (12th in rebounding differential,) Orlando Magic (seventh in net rating,) Washington Wizards (11th in rebounding differential,) San Antonio Spurs (4th in turnover differential,) Detroit Pistons (seventh in turnover differential,) Memphis Grizzlies (17th in net rating) and Miami Heat (14th in rebounding differential) are currently locks for the lottery this season.
9. The Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns are the clear two worst teams in the league.
10. Let's take a dive into out the two conferences stack up. The Eastern Conference currently holds four of the top five spots as the Timberwolves are the only team in the West to crack the top five. The Western Conference has six of the top ten spots as the Western Conference holds four. The Eastern Conference holds nine of the top 16 spots as the Western Conference holds six. The Western Conference currently has six of the ten worst teams in the league as the Eastern Conference has four. The Eastern Conference holds an average raking of 13.47 as the Western Conference holds a 16.64 ranking.
Eastern Conference
Toronto Raptors (1)
Milwaukee Bucks (3)
Cleveland Cavaliers (4)
New York Knicks (5)
Atlanta Hawks (9)
Chicago Bulls (10)
Philadelphia 76ers (11)
Boston Celtics (14)
Indiana Pacers (15)
Charlotte Hornets (16)
Brooklyn Nets (17)
Orlando Magic (22)
Washington Wizards (23)
Detroit Pistons (25)
Miami Heat (27)
Western Conference
Minnesota Timberwolves (2)
Los Angeles Lakers (6)
Oklahoma City Thunder (7)
Portland Trailblazers (8)
Houston Rockets (12)
Denver Nuggets (13)
Los Angeles Clippers (18)
Utah Jazz (19)
Sacramento Kings (20)
Dallas Mavericks (21)
San Antonio Spurs (24)
Memphis Grizzlies (26)
Golden State Warriors (28)
Phoenix Suns (29)
