ESPN updates team strength rankings: Pistons soar to 3rd, Lakers 8th & Warriors 14th

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6686 Sports News on November 12 The US media ESPN updated the team strength list today based on the performance of each team in the league last week. The following is the specific list:

1. Thunder

SGA averaged 32.8 points per game, ranking third in the league. Although Jaylen Williams has not played this season and several rotation players have also missed due to injuries, the Thunder still got off to a hot start with their deep lineup. This season, SGA has once again increased his output in the eighth year of his career. It seems that he is still getting stronger.

2. Nuggets

Three-time MVP Jokic is playing his favorite attack method-organization first. Although he averaged 26.2 points per game, his attempts (15.4) were 4 fewer than last season. Jokic averaged a career-high 11.4 assists per game, leading the league. He also ranks first in "potential assists" (19.2) and "assist innovation points" (28.8 points).

3. Pistons

The Pistons lead the Eastern Conference and have won an astonishing seven consecutive victories. The core motivation comes from the huge progress of interior general Duren. During this winning streak, Duren averaged 23.3 points and 13.5 rebounds per game, forming a very lethal pick-and-roll combination with Cunningham (averaging 31 points and 9.8 assists per game), who won the Eastern Conference Player of the Week last week. However, injuries to Tobias Harris, Stewart and O'Saar Thompson, as well as Ivey's yet to return to the court, will test the Pistons' depth.

4. Cavaliers

After struggling at the beginning of the season, the Cavaliers' offense finally picked up. They currently rank eighth in the league in offensive efficiency and are about to enter their longest streak of six consecutive home games this season. The team's recovery was inseparable from Garland's return, but he left the game again due to a left toe injury after just three games.

5. Knicks

The Knicks remain undefeated at Madison Square Garden and are currently in the midst of their seventh consecutive home game schedule. Previously, they faced the Timberwolves and Nets, scoring 137 and 134 points respectively, proving that although their offensive system is not fully formed, it is already quite threatening.