Who Is Leading The NBA?
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The 2017-18 NBA season is in full swing and there are a number of teams contending for the title. Who is leading the pack?
The Golden State Warriors
The Warriors have been on a tear lately. They are currently leading the NBA with a record of 58-6. They have won 5 games in a row and seem to be getting better and better each game. They have 4 All-Stars on their team and are coached by Steve Kerr.
Their Record
The Warriors have the best record in the NBA right now. They are 23-4.
Their Key Players
Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green are the key players on the Warriors. Steph Curry is a point guard and is considered one of the best shooters in NBA history. Klay Thompson is a shooting guard and is one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA. Draymond Green is a power forward and is one of the best defensive players in the NBA.
The Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are on top of the NBA standings with a record of 50-22. They are led by their superstar point guard James Harden, who is averaging 29.2 points, 8.9 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per game. The Rockets are a dangerous team and they have proved it by beating some of the best teams in the NBA.
Their Record
The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The Rockets compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league’s Western Conference Southwest Division. The team plays its home games at the Toyota Center, located in downtown Houston. The Rockets have won four Western Conference titles and two NBA championships.
Their Key Players
The Houston Rockets are currently leading the NBA and are looking like the team to beat. They have many key players that have helped them get to where they are today. Some of these players include James Harden, Chris Paul, Eric Gordon, and Clint Capela. These players have all been playing very well and have been a big part of the Houston Rockets success.
The Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are currently leading the NBA with a record of 43-17. They are followed by the Golden State Warriors who are 42-20. The Raptors have been led by Kawhi Leonard who is averaging 27.5 points per game and 9.1 rebounds per game.
Their Record
The Toronto Raptors are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. The Raptors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as a member of the league’s Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. They were established in 1995 as part of the NBA’s expansion into Canada.
The Raptors played their first game in 1995 against the New Jersey Nets, at SkyDome in Toronto. In their 24 seasons of existence, the Raptors have made the playoffs 12 times; they have won five Atlantic Division championships and three Eastern Conference championships. They have appeared in the NBA Finals twice, winning both times in 2019 and 2020. As of 2020, they are the only Canadian team to win an NBA championship.
Their Key Players
The Raptors have a very talented starting lineup. They have All-Star players in Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan who are both very good scorers. They also have a very good big man in Jonas Valanciunas, who is a very good rebounder and defender. They also have a good young player in Norman Powell, who is a very good shooter.
