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Boston Celtics is currently sitting right at the top of the NBA Defensive Rating while the Washington Wizards are reeling at the bottom.
Defensive Rating is basically the number of points that are allowed by a team in its 100 possessions in a match. A low defensive rating is an indication that a particular team has been doing well in its defensive positions.
This blog will discuss the NBA defensive rating of the teams in the current season, alongside the defensive efficiency of the teams taking part in the National Basketball Association.
NBA Defensive Rating of Teams in Ongoing 2024 Season
| Position | Team | GP | Win | Loss | Min | Def RTG | Dreb | Dreb% | Stl | Blk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Celtics | 60 | 48 | 12 | 48.4 | 110.2 | 36.7 | 72.9 | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| 2 | Denver Nuggets | 61 | 42 | 19 | 48.0 | 113.0 | 33.4 | 72.1 | 7.0 | 5.5 |
| 2 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 61 | 42 | 19 | 48.3 | 107.8 | 35.0 | 72.8 | 7.5 | 6.0 |
| 2 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 60 | 42 | 18 | 48.3 | 111.4 | 33.0 | 68.2 | 8.2 | 6.8 |
| 5 | Milwaukee Bucks | 61 | 40 | 21 | 48.2 | 114.8 | 34.9 | 72.8 | 7.0 | 5.2 |
| 6 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 60 | 39 | 21 | 48.3 | 110.6 | 34.4 | 72.3 | 7.4 | 5.0 |
| 6 | LA Clippers | 59 | 39 | 20 | 48.1 | 114.2 | 32.8 | 70.3 | 7.9 | 5.0 |
| 8 | New Orleans Pelicans | 61 | 36 | 25 | 48.1 | 112.2 | 33.5 | 71.7 | 8.3 | 4.9 |
| 8 | New York Knicks | 61 | 36 | 25 | 48.0 | 113.3 | 32.9 | 73.6 | 7.3 | 4.0 |
| 10 | Orlando Magic | 61 | 35 | 26 | 48.3 | 111.4 | 32.0 | 73.1 | 8.2 | 5.3 |
| 10 | Philadelphia 76ers | 60 | 35 | 25 | 48.2 | 114.4 | 31.9 | 70.1 | 8.5 | 5.8 |
| 10 | Phoenix Suns | 61 | 35 | 26 | 48.2 | 114.3 | 33.7 | 70.5 | 7.4 | 6.1 |
| 13 | Dallas Mavericks | 61 | 34 | 27 | 48.0 | 117.0 | 32.3 | 69.9 | 6.7 | 4.6 |
| 13 | Indiana Pacers | 62 | 34 | 28 | 48.0 | 118.9 | 30.8 | 69.7 | 7.9 | 5.8 |
| 13 | Miami Heat | 60 | 34 | 26 | 48.1 | 112.6 | 32.5 | 72.8 | 7.4 | 3.4 |
| 13 | Sacramento Kings | 59 | 34 | 25 | 48.5 | 116.4 | 32.8 | 74.0 | 7.3 | 4.0 |
| 17 | Los Angeles Lakers | 62 | 33 | 29 | 48.4 | 115.3 | 34.3 | 71.9 | 7.7 | 5.6 |
| 18 | Golden State Warriors | 60 | 32 | 28 | 48.5 | 115.7 | 34.5 | 72.3 | 6.7 | 4.2 |
| 19 | Chicago Bulls | 60 | 28 | 32 | 48.8 | 114.8 | 32.7 | 72.2 | 7.7 | 5.1 |
| 20 | Utah Jazz | 61 | 27 | 34 | 48.4 | 118.6 | 33.7 | 72.1 | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| 21 | Atlanta Hawks | 60 | 26 | 34 | 48.3 | 119.4 | 32.1 | 70.7 | 7.4 | 4.6 |
| 21 | Houston Rockets | 60 | 26 | 34 | 48.4 | 112.5 | 34.8 | 72.5 | 7.5 | 4.5 |
| 23 | Brooklyn Nets | 60 | 24 | 36 | 48.3 | 115.8 | 32.8 | 71.7 | 6.9 | 5.2 |
| 24 | Toronto Raptors | 61 | 23 | 38 | 48.3 | 117.1 | 32.5 | 70.0 | 7.6 | 4.9 |
| 25 | Memphis Grizzlies | 61 | 20 | 41 | 48.2 | 113.4 | 31.7 | 70.6 | 7.9 | 6.1 |
| 26 | Portland Trail Blazers | 59 | 17 | 42 | 48.6 | 116.3 | 29.6 | 69.0 | 8.0 | 4.6 |
| 27 | Charlotte Hornets | 61 | 15 | 46 | 48.2 | 119.3 | 31.1 | 71.4 | 6.7 | 4.7 |
| 28 | San Antonio Spurs | 61 | 13 | 48 | 48.2 | 117.3 | 33.0 | 71.5 | 7.3 | 6.2 |
| 29 | Detroit Pistons | 60 | 9 | 51 | 48.3 | 119.3 | 32.4 | 72.4 | 6.2 | 4.9 |
| 29 | Washington Wizards | 60 | 9 | 51 | 48.1 | 119.9 | 31.4 | 67.8 | 7.8 | 5.2 |
As far as the current season is concerned, the Boston Celtics have been doing well in the defense and sitting right at the top of the NBA Defensive Rating while the Washington Wizards are reeling at the bottom of the NBA Defensive Rating list of the ongoing NBA season 2023-24.
- Boston Celtics' Defensive Strengths: It would be interesting to explore what factors contribute to the Boston Celtics' strong defensive performance. This could include analyzing their defensive strategies, individual player performances, coaching tactics, or roster composition.
- Washington Wizards' Defensive Weaknesses: Understanding why the Washington Wizards are struggling defensively could involve examining their defensive strategies, player capabilities, coaching decisions, injuries, or any other factors contributing to their defensive deficiencies.
- Comparison with Previous Seasons: It might be useful to compare the defensive performance of both the Boston Celtics and the Washington Wizards in the current season with their performance in previous seasons. This could help identify any trends or changes in their defensive abilities over time.
- Impact on Overall Team Performance: Defensive performance can significantly impact a team's overall success in the NBA. Exploring how the defensive performance of these teams correlates with their overall win-loss records and standings in the league could provide valuable insights.
- Potential Improvements: For the Washington Wizards, in particular, identifying areas for improvement in their defense and potential strategies to address these weaknesses could be crucial for their future success in the ongoing season and beyond.
- League-wide Defensive Trends: Beyond individual teams, analyzing broader defensive trends across the NBA for the ongoing season could provide insights into the overall defensive landscape of the league. This could include identifying teams with consistently strong defenses and those facing challenges defensively.
NBA Team Defensive Efficiency
Here is the defensive efficiency of NBA teams in their recent matches, home and away matches, and an overall summary of their efficiency in the last season.
| Rank | Team | 2023 | Last 3 | Last 1 | Home | Away | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 1.049 | 1.053 | 0.954 | 1.010 | 1.088 | 1.102 |
| 2 | Boston | 1.078 | 0.983 | 0.857 | 1.060 | 1.099 | 1.086 |
| 3 | Cleveland | 1.078 | 1.076 | 1.160 | 1.101 | 1.056 | 1.070 |
| 4 | Orlando | 1.083 | 0.936 | 0.904 | 1.056 | 1.105 | 1.106 |
| 5 | Okla City | 1.089 | 1.074 | 1.039 | 1.069 | 1.109 | 1.106 |
| 6 | Houston | 1.091 | 1.030 | 1.004 | 1.061 | 1.122 | 1.151 |
| 7 | New Orleans | 1.096 | 1.057 | 0.986 | 1.081 | 1.110 | 1.092 |
| 8 | Miami | 1.099 | 1.080 | 1.223 | 1.126 | 1.073 | 1.095 |
| 9 | Memphis | 1.103 | 1.079 | 0.942 | 1.097 | 1.108 | 1.075 |
| 10 | Denver | 1.104 | 1.037 | 1.203 | 1.082 | 1.124 | 1.101 |
| 11 | New York | 1.104 | 1.125 | 1.062 | 1.092 | 1.116 | 1.102 |
| 12 | LA Clippers | 1.111 | 1.063 | 0.943 | 1.094 | 1.127 | 1.115 |
| 13 | Phoenix | 1.112 | 1.060 | 1.115 | 1.116 | 1.107 | 1.099 |
| 14 | Philadelphia | 1.112 | 1.192 | 1.156 | 1.100 | 1.127 | 1.097 |
| 15 | Chicago | 1.119 | 1.077 | 1.154 | 1.088 | 1.152 | 1.090 |
| 16 | Milwaukee | 1.120 | 0.968 | 0.991 | 1.104 | 1.135 | 1.090 |
| 17 | LA Lakers | 1.122 | 1.184 | 1.308 | 1.095 | 1.145 | 1.098 |
| 18 | Golden State | 1.125 | 1.110 | 1.363 | 1.134 | 1.115 | 1.104 |
| 19 | Brooklyn | 1.127 | 1.034 | 1.044 | 1.107 | 1.149 | 1.107 |
| 20 | Portland | 1.128 | 0.956 | 0.881 | 1.130 | 1.126 | 1.150 |
| 21 | Sacramento | 1.135 | 1.178 | 1.140 | 1.151 | 1.123 | 1.129 |
| 22 | Dallas | 1.139 | 1.226 | 1.196 | 1.127 | 1.152 | 1.131 |
| 23 | Toronto | 1.141 | 1.122 | 1.009 | 1.111 | 1.171 | 1.102 |
| 24 | San Antonio | 1.146 | 1.096 | 1.045 | 1.148 | 1.144 | 1.164 |
| 25 | Utah | 1.154 | 1.200 | 1.284 | 1.115 | 1.189 | 1.128 |
| 26 | Indiana | 1.154 | 1.172 | 1.164 | 1.142 | 1.168 | 1.137 |
| 27 | Detroit | 1.163 | 1.059 | 1.122 | 1.160 | 1.165 | 1.149 |
| 28 | Atlanta | 1.165 | 1.096 | 1.167 | 1.160 | 1.170 | 1.129 |
| 29 | Charlotte | 1.165 | 1.174 | 1.056 | 1.157 | 1.174 | 1.117 |
| 30 | Washington | 1.170 | 1.207 | 1.321 | 1.182 | 1.159 | 1.121 |
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