Who Is The Best NBA Team in 2021?

The Los Angeles Lakers are the best team in the NBA in 2021.

The Case for the Los Angeles Lakers

Oftentimes in sports, the best team doesn’t always win the championship. However, the Los Angeles Lakers have made their case as the best team in the NBA this season. They have the best record in the league, the best player in the league, and are coming off of a championship win.

Their Regular Season Record

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently leading the NBA with a regular season record of 34-9. They have won 9 out of their last 10 games, and their only loss in that span was by 5 points to the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers have 4 All-Stars in Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Kyle Kuzma. They also have great role players in Danny Green, Alex Caruso, Rajon Rondo, Markieff Morris, and Dwight Howard. Their bench has been huge for them this season as they are one of the deepest teams in the league.

The Lakers are a well-rounded team as they are great on both ends of the floor. They are 1st in the NBA in defensive rating and 6th in offensive rating. They are also 1st in point differential per 100 possessions at +8.7. The Lakers have shown that they can beat any team in the league as they have wins over the Bucks, Clippers, Celtics, Nuggets, Heat, Raptors, and Mavericks. They will be a force to be reckoned with come playoff time and will be one of the favorites to win the NBA Finals.

Their Playoff Record

The Los Angeles Lakers have a long and successful history in the NBA playoffs. They have appeared in a total of 31 NBA Finals, winning 16 of them. They have also won an impressive 51% of their playoff games overall. In recent years, they have been especially successful, appearing in 9 Finals since 2000 and winning 5 of them.

The Case for the Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets are the best NBA team in 2021. They have the best record in the league, the best offense, and the best defense. They also have the best player in the league in Kevin Durant. The Nets are the clear favorite to win the NBA Championship this year.

Their Regular Season Record

The Brooklyn Nets have the best record in the NBA so far this season. They are currently 38-19, which is good for first place in the Eastern Conference. They are also only two games behind the Los Angeles Lakers for the best record in the league. The Nets have been led by their two superstar players, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Durant is averaging 28.2 points per game, while Irving is averaging 27.4 points per game. These two players have helped the Nets to one of the best offenses in the league, as they are averaging 118.6 points per game, which is second in the NBA. The Nets have also been a very good defensive team this season, as they are allowing only 104.9 points per game, which is sixth in the league.

The Nets have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season and they have a chance to win a championship. They have two of the best players in the league, and they have a very good supporting cast around them. If they can continue to play at a high level, then they should be able to win a championship this season.

Their Playoff Record

The Brooklyn Nets are one of the best teams in the NBA. Their playoff record is impressive, and they have a lot of talent on their roster. They are a young team, and they are coached by Steve Nash. They have a lot of potential, and they could be a force to be reckoned with in the future.

The Case for the Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks have had an incredible season so far and look like they might be the best team in the NBA. They have the best record in the league and have won many big games. They have players that can score, rebound, and play defense. They also have a great coach.

Their Regular Season Record

The Milwaukee Bucks had the best record in the NBA during the 2020-2021 regular season. They finished with a record of 56-17, which was 2.5 games better than the second-best team in the league, the Los Angeles Lakers. The Bucks also had the best point differential in the NBA, outscoring their opponents by an average of 8.8 points per game.

During the regular season, the Bucks were led by their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was named the NBA MVP for the second consecutive year. Antetokounmpo averaged 29.5 points, 11.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.0 steal per game while shooting 57.8% from the field and 25.6% from three-point range. He was joined by Khris Middleton, who averaged 20.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 50% from the field and 41% from three-point range. The Bucks also had two other All-Stars in Jrue Holiday and Brook Lopez

Their Playoff Record

The Bucks have been to the playoffs 19 times in their 51-year history. They’ve made it to the Conference Finals seven times and the NBA Finals twice. They’ve won one NBA Championship, in 1971. In recent years, they made it to the Conference Finals in 2019 and 2020 but lost to the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat respectively.

The Case for the Los Angeles Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers are the best NBA team in 2021. They have the best record in the league, the best point differential, and the best offensive and defensive rating. They also have the best player in the league in Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers are a complete team and have everything you need to win a championship.

Their Regular Season Record

The Clippers are currently leading the Western Conference with a record of 30-13. They have only lost 13 games so far this season, which is the fewest in the NBA. They have also won 30 games, which is tied for the most in the NBA.

Their Playoff Record

The Los Angeles Clippers have been a force to be reckoned with in the NBA for the past few years. Their playoff record speaks for itself – they are currently on a streak of 6 consecutive appearances, and they have only missed the playoffs 3 times in the last 20 years. In that time, they have won 3 division titles and 2 conference championships. They are also the only team in the NBA with a perfect record in the first round of the playoffs over the last 6 years.

The Case for the Golden State Warriors

The 2021 NBA season has been one full of surprises. One of the biggest surprises has been the play of the Golden State Warriors. After missing the playoffs last year, the Warriors have come back with a vengeance. They currently sit atop the Western Conference with the best record in the NBA. Let’s take a closer look at why the Warriors are the best team in the NBA.

Their Regular Season Record

The Warriors have the best regular season record in the NBA at 50-14. They also have the best point differential in the NBA at +9.7. The Warriors are led by two-time MVP Stephen Curry, who is averaging 30.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game this season. Curry is shooting 50% from the field and 43% from three-point range this season. The Warriors also have All-Stars Klay Thompson and Draymond Green on their team. Thompson is averaging 21.7 points per game this season while Green is averaging 11.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game this season. The Warriors are a very deep team as well and they have nine players averaging at least nine points per game this season.

Their Playoff Record

The Warriors have been to the playoffs a total of 11 times in their history. They have an overall record of 103-77 in those appearances. They have never won an NBA Championship, but they have made it to the Finals on five occasions. Their last appearance in the Finals was in 2019, when they lost to the Toronto Raptors.

The Case for the Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz are currently the best team in the NBA. They have the best record in the league and they have won 8 out of their last 10 games. They have All-Star caliber players in Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell and they are coached by one of the best coaches in the league in Quin Snyder.

Their Regular Season Record

The Utah Jazz are currently leading the NBA in wins with a regular season record of 34-11. They are 10 games ahead of the second place Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference. They have also clinched a playoff berth and are on track to win the Western Conference. In addition to their strong regular season record, the Jazz have also won 12 of their last 13 games.

Their Playoff Record

The Jazz have been to the playoffs 27 times in their 44-year history. They’ve won six championships, most recently in 1998. They’ve been to the Finals ten times. Their playoff record is 153-135, a .532 winning percentage.