Ranking All Championship Teams Since 1955

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Regular seasons ranked by rORtg, rDRtg and Net.
Postseasons ranked by rORtg, rDRtg and rNet.

All championship teams since the shot clock.

Regular Season Offense 1. 1997 Bulls +7.7 rORtg 2. 1996 Bulls +7.5 rORtg 3. 1992 Bulls +7.3 rORtg 4. 1987 Lakers +7.3 rORtg 5. 1971 Bucks +7.1 rORtg 6. 2017 Warriors +6.8 rORtg 7. 1991 Bulls +6.7 rORtg 8. 2013 Heat +6.5 rORtg 9. 1985 Lakers +6.2 rORtg 10. 1972 Lakers +6.1 rORtg 11. 2015 Warriors +6.0 rORtg 12. 2001 Lakers +5.4 rORtg 13. 1988 Lakers +5.0 rORtg 14. 2018 Warriors +5.0 rORtg 15. 2002 Lakers +4.9 rORtg 16. 1993 Bulls +4.9 rORtg 17. 2021 Bucks +4.8 rORtg 18. 1967 Sixers +4.7 rORtg 19. 1986 Celtics +4.6 rORtg 20. 2009 Lakers +4.5 rORtg 21. 2016 Cavaliers +4.5 rORtg 22. 1980 Lakers +4.2 rORtg 23. 1956 Warriors +4.0 rORtg 24. 2014 Spurs +3.8 rORtg 25. 1977 Blazers +3.7 rORtg 26. 1983 Sixers +3.6 rORtg 27. 1982 Lakers +3.3 rORtg 28. 2000 Lakers +3.2 rORtg 29. 1984 Celtics +3.1 rORtg 30. 1981 Celtics +3.1 rORtg 31. 1989 Pistons +3.0 rORtg 32. 2007 Spurs +2.8 rORtg 33. 1975 Warriors +2.8 rORtg 34. 2019 Raptors +2.7 rORtg 35. 2008 Celtics +2.7 rORtg 36. 2023 Nuggets +2.7 rORtg 37. 1998 Bulls +2.6 rORtg 38. 2011 Mavericks +2.5 rORtg 39. 2006 Heat +2.5 rORtg 40. 1960 Celtics +2.5 rORtg 41. 1957 Celtics +2.2 rORtg 42. 1973 Knicks +2.2 rORtg 43. 2012 Heat +2.0 rORtg 44. 2003 Spurs +2.0 rORtg 45. 2020 Lakers +1.9 rORtg 46. 1970 Knicks +1.9 rORtg 47. 1990 Pistons +1.8 rORtg 48. 1999 Spurs +1.8 rORtg 49. 1959 Celtics +1.7 rORtg 50. 1995 Rockets +1.5 rORtg 51. 2005 Spurs +1.4 rORtg 52. 2010 Lakers +1.2 rORtg 53. 1974 Celtics +0.9 rORtg 54. 1962 Celtics +0.9 rORtg 55. 2022 Warriors +0.7 rORtg 56. 1976 Celtics +0.6 rORtg 57. 1968 Celtics +0.5 rORtg 58. 1978 Wizards +0.4 rORtg 59. 1958 Hawks +0.3 rORtg 60. 1969 Celtics +0.1 rORtg 61. 1994 Rockets -0.4 rORtg 62. 1965 Celtics -0.4 rORtg 63. 1966 Celtics -0.5 rORtg 64. 1963 Celtics -0.6 rORtg 65. 2004 Pistons -0.9 rORtg 66. 1979 Sonics -1.1 rORtg 67. 1955 Nationals -1.3 rORtg 68. 1961 Celtics -1.4 rORtg 69. 1964 Celtics -2.4 rORtg	Regular Season Defense 1. 1964 Celtics -8.7 rDRtg 2. 2008 Celtics -8.6 rDRtg 3. 2004 Pistons -7.5 rDRtg 4. 2005 Spurs -7.3 rDRtg 5. 1999 Spurs -7.2 rDRtg 6. 1965 Celtics -7.2 rDRtg 7. 2007 Spurs -6.5 rDRtg 8. 1963 Celtics -6.3 rDRtg 9. 1962 Celtics -6.1 rDRtg 10. 1970 Knicks -6.0 rDRtg 11. 2000 Lakers -5.9 rDRtg 12. 1996 Bulls -5.9 rDRtg 13. 1961 Celtics -5.5 rDRtg 14. 1998 Bulls -5.3 rDRtg 15. 1994 Rockets -4.9 rDRtg 16. 2022 Warriors -4.9 rDRtg 17. 2017 Warriors -4.8 rDRtg 18. 1986 Celtics -4.6 rDRtg 19. 1990 Pistons -4.6 rDRtg 20. 1969 Celtics -4.6 rDRtg 21. 1966 Celtics -4.5 rDRtg 22. 2012 Heat -4.4 rDRtg 23. 1972 Lakers -4.4 rDRtg 24. 2020 Lakers -4.3 rDRtg 25. 1997 Bulls -4.3 rDRtg 26. 2015 Warriors -4.2 rDRtg 27. 2014 Spurs -4.2 rDRtg 28. 1973 Knicks -4.2 rDRtg 29. 2003 Spurs -3.9 rDRtg 30. 2010 Lakers -3.9 rDRtg 31. 1983 Sixers -3.8 rDRtg 32. 1992 Bulls -3.7 rDRtg 33. 1979 Sonics -3.7 rDRtg 34. 1960 Celtics -3.7 rDRtg 35. 2009 Lakers -3.6 rDRtg 36. 1971 Bucks -3.6 rDRtg 37. 1959 Celtics -3.5 rDRtg 38. 2019 Raptors -3.3 rDRtg 39. 1984 Celtics -3.2 rDRtg 40. 1989 Pistons -3.1 rDRtg 41. 2002 Lakers -2.8 rDRtg 42. 1968 Celtics -2.8 rDRtg 43. 1967 Sixers -2.8 rDRtg 44. 1991 Bulls -2.7 rDRtg 45. 1981 Celtics -2.7 rDRtg 46. 1955 Nationals -2.7 rDRtg 47. 1974 Celtics -2.6 rDRtg 48. 1957 Celtics -2.5 rDRtg 49. 2011 Mavericks -2.2 rDRtg 50. 2013 Heat -2.1 rDRtg 51. 2016 Cavaliers -1.9 rDRtg 52. 1993 Bulls -1.9 rDRtg 53. 1987 Lakers -1.8 rDRtg 54. 2006 Heat -1.7 rDRtg 55. 1976 Celtics -1.6 rDRtg 56. 1977 Blazers -1.5 rDRtg 57. 1980 Lakers -1.4 rDRtg 58. 1982 Lakers -1.4 rDRtg 59. 2018 Warriors -1.0 rDRtg 60. 1985 Lakers -0.9 rDRtg 61. 1995 Rockets -0.8 rDRtg 62. 1988 Lakers -0.8 rDRtg 63. 2021 Bucks -0.8 rDRtg 64. 1958 Hawks -0.8 rDRtg 65. 2023 Nuggets -0.6 rDRtg 66. 1978 Wizards -0.4 rDRtg 67. 1975 Warriors -0.3 rDRtg 68. 1956 Warriors +0.1 rDRtg 69. 2001 Lakers +1.8 rDRtg	Regular Season Net 1. 1996 Bulls +13.4 Net 2. 1997 Bulls +12.0 Net 3. 2017 Warriors +11.6 Net 4. 2008 Celtics +11.3 Net 5. 1992 Bulls +11.0 Net 6. 1971 Bucks +10.7 Net 7. 1972 Lakers +10.5 Net 8. 2015 Warriors +10.2 Net 9. 1991 Bulls +9.4 Net 10. 2007 Spurs +9.3 Net 11. 1986 Celtics +9.2 Net 12. 2000 Lakers +9.1 Net 13. 1987 Lakers +9.1 Net 14. 1999 Spurs +9.0 Net 15. 2005 Spurs +8.7 Net 16. 2013 Heat +8.6 Net 17. 2009 Lakers +8.1 Net 18. 2014 Spurs +8.0 Net 19. 1998 Bulls +7.9 Net 20. 1970 Knicks +7.9 Net 21. 2002 Lakers +7.7 Net 22. 1967 Sixers +7.5 Net 23. 1983 Sixers +7.4 Net 24. 1985 Lakers +7.1 Net 25. 1962 Celtics +7.0 Net 26. 1993 Bulls +6.8 Net 27. 1965 Celtics +6.8 Net 28. 2004 Pistons +6.6 Net 29. 1973 Knicks +6.4 Net 30. 2012 Heat +6.4 Net 31. 2016 Cavaliers +6.4 Net 32. 1990 Pistons +6.4 Net 33. 1984 Celtics +6.3 Net 34. 1964 Celtics +6.3 Net 35. 1960 Celtics +6.2 Net 36. 2020 Lakers +6.2 Net 37. 1989 Pistons +6.1 Net 38. 2018 Warriors +6.0 Net 39. 2019 Raptors +6.0 Net 40. 2003 Spurs +5.9 Net 41. 1981 Celtics +5.8 Net 42. 1988 Lakers +5.8 Net 43. 1963 Celtics +5.7 Net 44. 2022 Warriors +5.6 Net 45. 1980 Lakers +5.6 Net 46. 2021 Bucks +5.6 Net 47. 1959 Celtics +5.2 Net 48. 1977 Blazers +5.2 Net 49. 2010 Lakers +5.1 Net 50. 1957 Celtics +4.7 Net 51. 2011 Mavericks +4.7 Net 52. 1969 Celtics +4.7 Net 53. 1982 Lakers +4.7 Net 54. 1994 Rockets +4.5 Net 55. 2006 Heat +4.2 Net 56. 1961 Celtics +4.1 Net 57. 1966 Celtics +4.0 Net 58. 1956 Warriors +3.9 Net 59. 2001 Lakers +3.6 Net 60. 1974 Celtics +3.5 Net 61. 2023 Nuggets +3.3 Net 62. 1968 Celtics +3.3 Net 63. 1975 Warriors +3.1 Net 64. 1979 Sonics +2.6 Net 65. 1995 Rockets +2.3 Net 66. 1976 Celtics +2.2 Net 67. 1955 Nationals +1.4 Net 68. 1958 Hawks +1.1 Net 69. 1978 Bullets +0.8 Net
Postseason Offense 1. 2001 Lakers +12.2 rORtg 2. 2016 Cavaliers +11.4 rORtg 3. 2017 Warriors +11.4 rORtg 4. 1991 Bulls +11.0 rORtg 5. 1987 Lakers +10.5 rORtg 6. 1985 Lakers +9.8 rORtg 7. 1956 Warriors +9.2 rORtg 8. 1993 Bulls +8.9 rORtg 9. 2000 Lakers +8.7 rORtg 10. 1973 Knicks +8.5 rORtg 11. 2012 Heat +8.4 rORtg 12. 1986 Celtics +8.2 rORtg 13. 2013 Heat +8.2 rORtg 14. 1988 Lakers +7.8 rORtg 15. 1995 Rockets +7.7 rORtg 16. 2014 Spurs +7.7 rORtg 17. 1996 Bulls +7.7 rORtg 18. 1982 Lakers +7.4 rORtg 19. 2011 Mavericks +7.3 rORtg 20. 2010 Lakers +6.9 rORtg 21. 1958 Hawks +6.7 rORtg 22. 2018 Warriors +6.5 rORtg 23. 1984 Celtics +6.4 rORtg 24. 2009 Lakers +6.4 rORtg 25. 1969 Celtics +6.4 rORtg 26. 1959 Celtics +6.3 rORtg 27. 1980 Lakers +6.2 rORtg 28. 2022 Warriors +6.0 rORtg 29. 1992 Bulls +6.0 rORtg 30. 2023 Nuggets +6.0 rORtg 31. 1983 Sixers +5.9 rORtg 32. 1989 Pistons +5.7 rORtg 33. 2002 Lakers +5.5 rORtg 34. 1997 Bulls +5.4 rORtg 35. 1998 Bulls +5.4 rORtg 36. 2020 Lakers +4.9 rORtg 37. 2005 Spurs +4.7 rORtg 38. 1966 Celtics +4.6 rORtg 39. 1961 Celtics +4.6 rORtg 40. 1971 Bucks +4.5 rORtg 41. 1981 Celtics +4.4 rORtg 42. 1994 Rockets +4.2 rORtg 43. 2015 Warriors +4.1 rORtg 44. 1968 Celtics +4.0 rORtg 45. 1955 Nationals +3.8 rORtg 46. 1999 Spurs +3.5 rORtg 47. 1978 Wizards +3.5 rORtg 48. 2008 Celtics +3.3 rORtg 49. 1967 Sixers +3.3 rORtg 50. 1965 Celtics +2.8 rORtg 51. 2006 Heat +2.7 rORtg 52. 1957 Celtics +2.6 rORtg 53. 1974 Celtics +2.4 rORtg 54. 1972 Lakers +2.3 rORtg 55. 2007 Spurs +2.2 rORtg 56. 1977 Blazers +2.1 rORtg 57. 2003 Spurs +1.8 rORtg 58. 2019 Raptors +1.7 rORtg 59. 1990 Pistons +1.7 rORtg 60. 1963 Celtics +1.6 rORtg 61. 1970 Knicks +1.5 rORtg 62. 1975 Warriors +1.4 rORtg 63. 1960 Celtics +0.9 rORtg 64. 1962 Celtics +0.9 rORtg 65. 2021 Bucks +0.5 rORtg 66. 1979 Sonics +0.4 rORtg 67. 1976 Celtics -0.2 rORtg 68. 2004 Pistons -0.8 rORtg 69. 1964 Celtics -2.9 rORtg	Postseason Defense 1. 1964 Celtics -12.4 rDRtg 2. 2004 Pistons -11.8 rDRtg 3. 1971 Bucks -9.5 rDRtg 4. 1996 Bulls -9.4 rDRtg 5. 1990 Pistons -8.8 rDRtg 6. 2003 Spurs -8.7 rDRtg 7. 2019 Raptors -8.6 rDRtg 8. 2021 Bucks -8.3 rDRtg 9. 1998 Bulls -8.0 rDRtg 10. 1999 Spurs -7.9 rDRtg 11. 2018 Warriors -7.9 rDRtg 12. 1997 Bulls -7.7 rDRtg 13. 2015 Warriors -7.5 rDRtg 14. 2001 Lakers -7.5 rDRtg 15. 1972 Lakers -7.4 rDRtg 16. 1967 Sixers -7.2 rDRtg 17. 2014 Spurs -6.8 rDRtg 18. 1974 Celtics -6.7 rDRtg 19. 2007 Spurs -6.6 rDRtg 20. 1961 Celtics -6.5 rDRg 21. 1989 Pistons -6.2 rDRtg 22. 2009 Lakers -6.0 rDRtg 23. 2006 Heat -5.8 rDRtg 24. 2008 Celtics -5.8 rDRtg 25. 2017 Warriors -5.8 rDRtg 26. 1960 Celtics -5.8 rDRtg 27. 1979 Sonics -5.7 rDRtg 28. 1981 Celtics -5.6 rDRtg 29. 1977 Blazers -5.4 rDRtg 30. 1992 Bulls -5.2 rDRtg 31. 1991 Bulls -5.1 rDRtg 32. 1986 Celtics -4.9 rDRtg 33. 1975 Warriors -4.8 rDRtg 34. 1983 Sixers -4.8 rDRtg 35. 1962 Celtics -4.8 rDRtg 36. 2002 Lakers -4.7 rDRtg 37. 1994 Rockets -4.5 rDRtg 38. 1976 Celtics -4.4 rDRtg 39. 2011 Mavericks -4.3 rDRtg 40. 2005 Spurs -4.2 rDRtg 41. 2022 Warriors -4.2 rDRtg 42. 1970 Knicks -4.1 rDRtg 43. 2020 Lakers -4.0 rDRtg 44. 2016 Cavaliers -3.8 rDRtg 45. 2012 Heat -3.5 rDRtg 46. 1965 Celtics -3.5 rDRtg 47. 2023 Nuggets -3.3 rDRtg 48. 1993 Bulls -3.0 rDRtg 49. 1957 Celtics -2.9 rDRtg 50. 1985 Lakers -2.7 rDRtg 51. 1973 Knicks -2.6 rDRtg 52. 1982 Lakers -2.6 rDRtg 53. 1966 Celtics -2.5 rDRtg 54. 2013 Heat -2.3 rDRtg 55. 1978 Wizards -2.3 rDRtg 56. 1987 Lakers -2.3 rDRtg 57. 1968 Celtics -2.1 rDRtg 58. 1980 Lakers -2.0 rDRtg 59. 1963 Celtics -2.0 rDRtg 60. 2010 Lakers -1.8 rDRtg 61. 1995 Rockets -1.6 rDRtg 62. 1959 Celtics -1.6 rDRtg 63. 1969 Celtics -0.6 rDRtg 64. 1984 Celtics -0.5 rDRtg 65. 1955 Nationals +0.1 rDRtg 66. 2000 Lakers +0.8 rDRtg 67. 1988 Lakers +1.8 rDRtg 68. 1958 Hawks +3.0 rDRtg 69. 1956 Warriors +3.1 rDRtg	Postseason Relative Net 1. 2001 Lakers +19.7 rNet 2. 2017 Warriors +17.2 rNet 3. 1996 Bulls +17.1 rNet 4. 1991 Bulls +16.1 rNet 5. 2016 Cavaliers +15.2 rNet 6. 2014 Spurs +14.5 rNet 7. 2018 Warriors +14.4 rNet 8. 1971 Bucks +14.0 rNet 9. 1998 Bulls +13.4 rNet 10. 1997 Bulls +13.1 rNet 11. 1986 Celtics +13.1 rNet 12. 1987 Lakers +12.8 rNet 13. 1985 Lakers +12.5 rNet 14. 2009 Lakers +12.4 rNet 15. 1993 Bulls +11.9 rNet 16. 2012 Heat +11.9 rNet 17. 1989 Pistons +11.9 rNet 18. 2015 Warriors +11.6 rNet 19. 2011 Mavericks +11.6 rNet 20. 1999 Spurs +11.4 rNet 21. 1992 Bulls +11.2 rNet 22. 1973 Knicks +11.1 rNet 23. 1961 Celtics +11.1 rNet 24. 2004 Pistons +11.0 rNet 25. 1983 Sixers +10.7 rNet 26. 2013 Heat +10.5 rNet 27. 1967 Sixers +10.5 rNet 28. 1990 Pistons +10.5 rNet 29. 2003 Spurs +10.5 rNet 30. 2019 Raptors +10.3 rNet 31. 2002 Lakers +10.2 rNet 32. 2022 Warriors +10.2 rNet 33. 1981 Celtics +10.1 rNet 34. 1982 Lakers +10.1 rNet 35. 1972 Lakers +9.7 rNet 36. 1964 Celtics +9.5 rNet 37. 2023 Nuggets +9.3 rNet 38. 1995 Rockets +9.3 rNet 39. 2008 Celtics +9.1 rNet 40. 1974 Celtics +9.1 rNet 41. 2005 Spurs +8.9 rNet 42. 2020 Lakers +8.9 rNet 43. 2007 Spurs +8.8 rNet 44. 2021 Bucks +8.8 rNet 45. 2010 Lakers +8.7 rNet 46. 1994 Rockets +8.7 rNet 47. 2006 Heat +8.5 rNet 48. 1980 Lakers +8.2 rNet 49. 1959 Celtics +7.9 rNet 50. 2000 Lakers +7.9 rNet 51. 1977 Blazers +7.5 rNet 52. 1966 Celtics +7.1 rNet 53. 1969 Celtics +7.0 rNet 54. 1984 Celtics +6.9 rNet 55. 1960 Celtics +6.7 rNet 56. 1965 Celtics +6.3 rNet 57. 1975 Warriors +6.2 rNet 58. 1979 Sonics +6.1 rNet 59. 1956 Warriors +6.1 rNet 60. 1968 Celtics +6.1 rNet 61. 1988 Lakers +6.0 rNet 62. 1978 Bullets +5.8 rNet 63. 1962 Celtics +5.7 rNet 64. 1970 Knicks +5.6 rNet 65. 1957 Celtics +5.5 rNet 66. 1976 Celtics +4.2 rNet 67. 1958 Hawks +3.7 rNet 68. 1955 Nationals +3.7 rNet 69. 1963 Celtics +3.6 rNet

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Regular seasons ranked by rORtg, rDRtg and Net.
Postseasons ranked by rORtg, rDRtg and rNet.

All championship teams since the shot clock.

Regular Season Offense 1. 1997 Bulls +7.7 rORtg 2. 1996 Bulls +7.5 rORtg 3. 1992 Bulls +7.3 rORtg 4. 1987 Lakers +7.3 rORtg 5. 1971 Bucks +7.1 rORtg 6. 2017 Warriors +6.8 rORtg 7. 1991 Bulls +6.7 rORtg 8. 2013 Heat +6.5 rORtg 9. 1985 Lakers +6.2 rORtg 10. 1972 Lakers +6.1 rORtg 11. 2015 Warriors +6.0 rORtg 12. 2001 Lakers +5.4 rORtg 13. 1988 Lakers +5.0 rORtg 14. 2018 Warriors +5.0 rORtg 15. 2002 Lakers +4.9 rORtg 16. 1993 Bulls +4.9 rORtg 17. 2021 Bucks +4.8 rORtg 18. 1967 Sixers +4.7 rORtg 19. 1986 Celtics +4.6 rORtg 20. 2009 Lakers +4.5 rORtg 21. 2016 Cavaliers +4.5 rORtg 22. 1980 Lakers +4.2 rORtg 23. 1956 Warriors +4.0 rORtg 24. 2014 Spurs +3.8 rORtg 25. 1977 Blazers +3.7 rORtg 26. 1983 Sixers +3.6 rORtg 27. 1982 Lakers +3.3 rORtg 28. 2000 Lakers +3.2 rORtg 29. 1984 Celtics +3.1 rORtg 30. 1981 Celtics +3.1 rORtg 31. 1989 Pistons +3.0 rORtg 32. 2007 Spurs +2.8 rORtg 33. 1975 Warriors +2.8 rORtg 34. 2019 Raptors +2.7 rORtg 35. 2008 Celtics +2.7 rORtg 36. 2023 Nuggets +2.7 rORtg 37. 1998 Bulls +2.6 rORtg 38. 2011 Mavericks +2.5 rORtg 39. 2006 Heat +2.5 rORtg 40. 1960 Celtics +2.5 rORtg 41. 1957 Celtics +2.2 rORtg 42. 1973 Knicks +2.2 rORtg 43. 2012 Heat +2.0 rORtg 44. 2003 Spurs +2.0 rORtg 45. 2020 Lakers +1.9 rORtg 46. 1970 Knicks +1.9 rORtg 47. 1990 Pistons +1.8 rORtg 48. 1999 Spurs +1.8 rORtg 49. 1959 Celtics +1.7 rORtg 50. 1995 Rockets +1.5 rORtg 51. 2005 Spurs +1.4 rORtg 52. 2010 Lakers +1.2 rORtg 53. 1974 Celtics +0.9 rORtg 54. 1962 Celtics +0.9 rORtg 55. 2022 Warriors +0.7 rORtg 56. 1976 Celtics +0.6 rORtg 57. 1968 Celtics +0.5 rORtg 58. 1978 Wizards +0.4 rORtg 59. 1958 Hawks +0.3 rORtg 60. 1969 Celtics +0.1 rORtg 61. 1994 Rockets -0.4 rORtg 62. 1965 Celtics -0.4 rORtg 63. 1966 Celtics -0.5 rORtg 64. 1963 Celtics -0.6 rORtg 65. 2004 Pistons -0.9 rORtg 66. 1979 Sonics -1.1 rORtg 67. 1955 Nationals -1.3 rORtg 68. 1961 Celtics -1.4 rORtg 69. 1964 Celtics -2.4 rORtg	Regular Season Defense 1. 1964 Celtics -8.7 rDRtg 2. 2008 Celtics -8.6 rDRtg 3. 2004 Pistons -7.5 rDRtg 4. 2005 Spurs -7.3 rDRtg 5. 1999 Spurs -7.2 rDRtg 6. 1965 Celtics -7.2 rDRtg 7. 2007 Spurs -6.5 rDRtg 8. 1963 Celtics -6.3 rDRtg 9. 1962 Celtics -6.1 rDRtg 10. 1970 Knicks -6.0 rDRtg 11. 2000 Lakers -5.9 rDRtg 12. 1996 Bulls -5.9 rDRtg 13. 1961 Celtics -5.5 rDRtg 14. 1998 Bulls -5.3 rDRtg 15. 1994 Rockets -4.9 rDRtg 16. 2022 Warriors -4.9 rDRtg 17. 2017 Warriors -4.8 rDRtg 18. 1986 Celtics -4.6 rDRtg 19. 1990 Pistons -4.6 rDRtg 20. 1969 Celtics -4.6 rDRtg 21. 1966 Celtics -4.5 rDRtg 22. 2012 Heat -4.4 rDRtg 23. 1972 Lakers -4.4 rDRtg 24. 2020 Lakers -4.3 rDRtg 25. 1997 Bulls -4.3 rDRtg 26. 2015 Warriors -4.2 rDRtg 27. 2014 Spurs -4.2 rDRtg 28. 1973 Knicks -4.2 rDRtg 29. 2003 Spurs -3.9 rDRtg 30. 2010 Lakers -3.9 rDRtg 31. 1983 Sixers -3.8 rDRtg 32. 1992 Bulls -3.7 rDRtg 33. 1979 Sonics -3.7 rDRtg 34. 1960 Celtics -3.7 rDRtg 35. 2009 Lakers -3.6 rDRtg 36. 1971 Bucks -3.6 rDRtg 37. 1959 Celtics -3.5 rDRtg 38. 2019 Raptors -3.3 rDRtg 39. 1984 Celtics -3.2 rDRtg 40. 1989 Pistons -3.1 rDRtg 41. 2002 Lakers -2.8 rDRtg 42. 1968 Celtics -2.8 rDRtg 43. 1967 Sixers -2.8 rDRtg 44. 1991 Bulls -2.7 rDRtg 45. 1981 Celtics -2.7 rDRtg 46. 1955 Nationals -2.7 rDRtg 47. 1974 Celtics -2.6 rDRtg 48. 1957 Celtics -2.5 rDRtg 49. 2011 Mavericks -2.2 rDRtg 50. 2013 Heat -2.1 rDRtg 51. 2016 Cavaliers -1.9 rDRtg 52. 1993 Bulls -1.9 rDRtg 53. 1987 Lakers -1.8 rDRtg 54. 2006 Heat -1.7 rDRtg 55. 1976 Celtics -1.6 rDRtg 56. 1977 Blazers -1.5 rDRtg 57. 1980 Lakers -1.4 rDRtg 58. 1982 Lakers -1.4 rDRtg 59. 2018 Warriors -1.0 rDRtg 60. 1985 Lakers -0.9 rDRtg 61. 1995 Rockets -0.8 rDRtg 62. 1988 Lakers -0.8 rDRtg 63. 2021 Bucks -0.8 rDRtg 64. 1958 Hawks -0.8 rDRtg 65. 2023 Nuggets -0.6 rDRtg 66. 1978 Wizards -0.4 rDRtg 67. 1975 Warriors -0.3 rDRtg 68. 1956 Warriors +0.1 rDRtg 69. 2001 Lakers +1.8 rDRtg	Regular Season Net 1. 1996 Bulls +13.4 Net 2. 1997 Bulls +12.0 Net 3. 2017 Warriors +11.6 Net 4. 2008 Celtics +11.3 Net 5. 1992 Bulls +11.0 Net 6. 1971 Bucks +10.7 Net 7. 1972 Lakers +10.5 Net 8. 2015 Warriors +10.2 Net 9. 1991 Bulls +9.4 Net 10. 2007 Spurs +9.3 Net 11. 1986 Celtics +9.2 Net 12. 2000 Lakers +9.1 Net 13. 1987 Lakers +9.1 Net 14. 1999 Spurs +9.0 Net 15. 2005 Spurs +8.7 Net 16. 2013 Heat +8.6 Net 17. 2009 Lakers +8.1 Net 18. 2014 Spurs +8.0 Net 19. 1998 Bulls +7.9 Net 20. 1970 Knicks +7.9 Net 21. 2002 Lakers +7.7 Net 22. 1967 Sixers +7.5 Net 23. 1983 Sixers +7.4 Net 24. 1985 Lakers +7.1 Net 25. 1962 Celtics +7.0 Net 26. 1993 Bulls +6.8 Net 27. 1965 Celtics +6.8 Net 28. 2004 Pistons +6.6 Net 29. 1973 Knicks +6.4 Net 30. 2012 Heat +6.4 Net 31. 2016 Cavaliers +6.4 Net 32. 1990 Pistons +6.4 Net 33. 1984 Celtics +6.3 Net 34. 1964 Celtics +6.3 Net 35. 1960 Celtics +6.2 Net 36. 2020 Lakers +6.2 Net 37. 1989 Pistons +6.1 Net 38. 2018 Warriors +6.0 Net 39. 2019 Raptors +6.0 Net 40. 2003 Spurs +5.9 Net 41. 1981 Celtics +5.8 Net 42. 1988 Lakers +5.8 Net 43. 1963 Celtics +5.7 Net 44. 2022 Warriors +5.6 Net 45. 1980 Lakers +5.6 Net 46. 2021 Bucks +5.6 Net 47. 1959 Celtics +5.2 Net 48. 1977 Blazers +5.2 Net 49. 2010 Lakers +5.1 Net 50. 1957 Celtics +4.7 Net 51. 2011 Mavericks +4.7 Net 52. 1969 Celtics +4.7 Net 53. 1982 Lakers +4.7 Net 54. 1994 Rockets +4.5 Net 55. 2006 Heat +4.2 Net 56. 1961 Celtics +4.1 Net 57. 1966 Celtics +4.0 Net 58. 1956 Warriors +3.9 Net 59. 2001 Lakers +3.6 Net 60. 1974 Celtics +3.5 Net 61. 2023 Nuggets +3.3 Net 62. 1968 Celtics +3.3 Net 63. 1975 Warriors +3.1 Net 64. 1979 Sonics +2.6 Net 65. 1995 Rockets +2.3 Net 66. 1976 Celtics +2.2 Net 67. 1955 Nationals +1.4 Net 68. 1958 Hawks +1.1 Net 69. 1978 Bullets +0.8 Net
Postseason Offense 1. 2001 Lakers +12.2 rORtg 2. 2016 Cavaliers +11.4 rORtg 3. 2017 Warriors +11.4 rORtg 4. 1991 Bulls +11.0 rORtg 5. 1987 Lakers +10.5 rORtg 6. 1985 Lakers +9.8 rORtg 7. 1956 Warriors +9.2 rORtg 8. 1993 Bulls +8.9 rORtg 9. 2000 Lakers +8.7 rORtg 10. 1973 Knicks +8.5 rORtg 11. 2012 Heat +8.4 rORtg 12. 1986 Celtics +8.2 rORtg 13. 2013 Heat +8.2 rORtg 14. 1988 Lakers +7.8 rORtg 15. 1995 Rockets +7.7 rORtg 16. 2014 Spurs +7.7 rORtg 17. 1996 Bulls +7.7 rORtg 18. 1982 Lakers +7.4 rORtg 19. 2011 Mavericks +7.3 rORtg 20. 2010 Lakers +6.9 rORtg 21. 1958 Hawks +6.7 rORtg 22. 2018 Warriors +6.5 rORtg 23. 1984 Celtics +6.4 rORtg 24. 2009 Lakers +6.4 rORtg 25. 1969 Celtics +6.4 rORtg 26. 1959 Celtics +6.3 rORtg 27. 1980 Lakers +6.2 rORtg 28. 2022 Warriors +6.0 rORtg 29. 1992 Bulls +6.0 rORtg 30. 2023 Nuggets +6.0 rORtg 31. 1983 Sixers +5.9 rORtg 32. 1989 Pistons +5.7 rORtg 33. 2002 Lakers +5.5 rORtg 34. 1997 Bulls +5.4 rORtg 35. 1998 Bulls +5.4 rORtg 36. 2020 Lakers +4.9 rORtg 37. 2005 Spurs +4.7 rORtg 38. 1966 Celtics +4.6 rORtg 39. 1961 Celtics +4.6 rORtg 40. 1971 Bucks +4.5 rORtg 41. 1981 Celtics +4.4 rORtg 42. 1994 Rockets +4.2 rORtg 43. 2015 Warriors +4.1 rORtg 44. 1968 Celtics +4.0 rORtg 45. 1955 Nationals +3.8 rORtg 46. 1999 Spurs +3.5 rORtg 47. 1978 Wizards +3.5 rORtg 48. 2008 Celtics +3.3 rORtg 49. 1967 Sixers +3.3 rORtg 50. 1965 Celtics +2.8 rORtg 51. 2006 Heat +2.7 rORtg 52. 1957 Celtics +2.6 rORtg 53. 1974 Celtics +2.4 rORtg 54. 1972 Lakers +2.3 rORtg 55. 2007 Spurs +2.2 rORtg 56. 1977 Blazers +2.1 rORtg 57. 2003 Spurs +1.8 rORtg 58. 2019 Raptors +1.7 rORtg 59. 1990 Pistons +1.7 rORtg 60. 1963 Celtics +1.6 rORtg 61. 1970 Knicks +1.5 rORtg 62. 1975 Warriors +1.4 rORtg 63. 1960 Celtics +0.9 rORtg 64. 1962 Celtics +0.9 rORtg 65. 2021 Bucks +0.5 rORtg 66. 1979 Sonics +0.4 rORtg 67. 1976 Celtics -0.2 rORtg 68. 2004 Pistons -0.8 rORtg 69. 1964 Celtics -2.9 rORtg	Postseason Defense 1. 1964 Celtics -12.4 rDRtg 2. 2004 Pistons -11.8 rDRtg 3. 1971 Bucks -9.5 rDRtg 4. 1996 Bulls -9.4 rDRtg 5. 1990 Pistons -8.8 rDRtg 6. 2003 Spurs -8.7 rDRtg 7. 2019 Raptors -8.6 rDRtg 8. 2021 Bucks -8.3 rDRtg 9. 1998 Bulls -8.0 rDRtg 10. 1999 Spurs -7.9 rDRtg 11. 2018 Warriors -7.9 rDRtg 12. 1997 Bulls -7.7 rDRtg 13. 2015 Warriors -7.5 rDRtg 14. 2001 Lakers -7.5 rDRtg 15. 1972 Lakers -7.4 rDRtg 16. 1967 Sixers -7.2 rDRtg 17. 2014 Spurs -6.8 rDRtg 18. 1974 Celtics -6.7 rDRtg 19. 2007 Spurs -6.6 rDRtg 20. 1961 Celtics -6.5 rDRg 21. 1989 Pistons -6.2 rDRtg 22. 2009 Lakers -6.0 rDRtg 23. 2006 Heat -5.8 rDRtg 24. 2008 Celtics -5.8 rDRtg 25. 2017 Warriors -5.8 rDRtg 26. 1960 Celtics -5.8 rDRtg 27. 1979 Sonics -5.7 rDRtg 28. 1981 Celtics -5.6 rDRtg 29. 1977 Blazers -5.4 rDRtg 30. 1992 Bulls -5.2 rDRtg 31. 1991 Bulls -5.1 rDRtg 32. 1986 Celtics -4.9 rDRtg 33. 1975 Warriors -4.8 rDRtg 34. 1983 Sixers -4.8 rDRtg 35. 1962 Celtics -4.8 rDRtg 36. 2002 Lakers -4.7 rDRtg 37. 1994 Rockets -4.5 rDRtg 38. 1976 Celtics -4.4 rDRtg 39. 2011 Mavericks -4.3 rDRtg 40. 2005 Spurs -4.2 rDRtg 41. 2022 Warriors -4.2 rDRtg 42. 1970 Knicks -4.1 rDRtg 43. 2020 Lakers -4.0 rDRtg 44. 2016 Cavaliers -3.8 rDRtg 45. 2012 Heat -3.5 rDRtg 46. 1965 Celtics -3.5 rDRtg 47. 2023 Nuggets -3.3 rDRtg 48. 1993 Bulls -3.0 rDRtg 49. 1957 Celtics -2.9 rDRtg 50. 1985 Lakers -2.7 rDRtg 51. 1973 Knicks -2.6 rDRtg 52. 1982 Lakers -2.6 rDRtg 53. 1966 Celtics -2.5 rDRtg 54. 2013 Heat -2.3 rDRtg 55. 1978 Wizards -2.3 rDRtg 56. 1987 Lakers -2.3 rDRtg 57. 1968 Celtics -2.1 rDRtg 58. 1980 Lakers -2.0 rDRtg 59. 1963 Celtics -2.0 rDRtg 60. 2010 Lakers -1.8 rDRtg 61. 1995 Rockets -1.6 rDRtg 62. 1959 Celtics -1.6 rDRtg 63. 1969 Celtics -0.6 rDRtg 64. 1984 Celtics -0.5 rDRtg 65. 1955 Nationals +0.1 rDRtg 66. 2000 Lakers +0.8 rDRtg 67. 1988 Lakers +1.8 rDRtg 68. 1958 Hawks +3.0 rDRtg 69. 1956 Warriors +3.1 rDRtg	Postseason Relative Net 1. 2001 Lakers +19.7 rNet 2. 2017 Warriors +17.2 rNet 3. 1996 Bulls +17.1 rNet 4. 1991 Bulls +16.1 rNet 5. 2016 Cavaliers +15.2 rNet 6. 2014 Spurs +14.5 rNet 7. 2018 Warriors +14.4 rNet 8. 1971 Bucks +14.0 rNet 9. 1998 Bulls +13.4 rNet 10. 1997 Bulls +13.1 rNet 11. 1986 Celtics +13.1 rNet 12. 1987 Lakers +12.8 rNet 13. 1985 Lakers +12.5 rNet 14. 2009 Lakers +12.4 rNet 15. 1993 Bulls +11.9 rNet 16. 2012 Heat +11.9 rNet 17. 1989 Pistons +11.9 rNet 18. 2015 Warriors +11.6 rNet 19. 2011 Mavericks +11.6 rNet 20. 1999 Spurs +11.4 rNet 21. 1992 Bulls +11.2 rNet 22. 1973 Knicks +11.1 rNet 23. 1961 Celtics +11.1 rNet 24. 2004 Pistons +11.0 rNet 25. 1983 Sixers +10.7 rNet 26. 2013 Heat +10.5 rNet 27. 1967 Sixers +10.5 rNet 28. 1990 Pistons +10.5 rNet 29. 2003 Spurs +10.5 rNet 30. 2019 Raptors +10.3 rNet 31. 2002 Lakers +10.2 rNet 32. 2022 Warriors +10.2 rNet 33. 1981 Celtics +10.1 rNet 34. 1982 Lakers +10.1 rNet 35. 1972 Lakers +9.7 rNet 36. 1964 Celtics +9.5 rNet 37. 2023 Nuggets +9.3 rNet 38. 1995 Rockets +9.3 rNet 39. 2008 Celtics +9.1 rNet 40. 1974 Celtics +9.1 rNet 41. 2005 Spurs +8.9 rNet 42. 2020 Lakers +8.9 rNet 43. 2007 Spurs +8.8 rNet 44. 2021 Bucks +8.8 rNet 45. 2010 Lakers +8.7 rNet 46. 1994 Rockets +8.7 rNet 47. 2006 Heat +8.5 rNet 48. 1980 Lakers +8.2 rNet 49. 1959 Celtics +7.9 rNet 50. 2000 Lakers +7.9 rNet 51. 1977 Blazers +7.5 rNet 52. 1966 Celtics +7.1 rNet 53. 1969 Celtics +7.0 rNet 54. 1984 Celtics +6.9 rNet 55. 1960 Celtics +6.7 rNet 56. 1965 Celtics +6.3 rNet 57. 1975 Warriors +6.2 rNet 58. 1979 Sonics +6.1 rNet 59. 1956 Warriors +6.1 rNet 60. 1968 Celtics +6.1 rNet 61. 1988 Lakers +6.0 rNet 62. 1978 Bullets +5.8 rNet 63. 1962 Celtics +5.7 rNet 64. 1970 Knicks +5.6 rNet 65. 1957 Celtics +5.5 rNet 66. 1976 Celtics +4.2 rNet 67. 1958 Hawks +3.7 rNet 68. 1955 Nationals +3.7 rNet 69. 1963 Celtics +3.6 rNet

Always nice to have this sort of data all in one place ... and I don't recall being aware the '63 Celtics were outscored in the finals so as a starting point for some rabbit hole diving it''s nice.


Not sure this is consistent in it's framing regarding use of "r"

For RS "r" seems to mean ... relative to league average of the day (with - I would guess - no adjustment for schedule).
For playoffs "r" seems to mean ... relative to what would be expected of a league average team ... if we assume opponents played at their average RS level. Or "opponent adjusted".

This is less concerning where RS is given (rather than someone arguing a point based on a focus on playoffs but taking opponent RS as a given as a baseline). Still, it will tend to punish those who had a easy route (which may to some significant extent be earned, though there's always some luck) who didn't seek to maximize point margin against weaker teams and reward those narrowly getting past better RS teams that the same methodology may see as relatively weak for losing to lower seeds.


Comparing SRS across different size leagues might have some issues.

[OhayoKD]

Comparing SRS across different size leagues might have some issues.

Westgoat did it with z-scores(which also does correlate better with championships per moonbeam's study). Big difference is the 60's Celtics becomes the most dominant looking team(though for whatever reason, sansteere's standard deviation didn't yield the same result)

[lessthanjake]

Thanks for this!

Out of curiosity, what are the ORTG and DRTG’s being measured relative to? Is it relative to league average? Or is it relative to opponents’ regular season ORTGs and DRTGs? It looks to me like this is relative to league average for regular season and relative to opponents’ ratings for playoffs. But just want to clarify that I’m right about that. I think that’s the most sensical way to do it.

[Djoker]

Thanks for this!

Out of curiosity, what are the ORTG and DRTG’s being measured relative to? Is it relative to league average? Or is it relative to opponents’ regular season ORTGs and DRTGs? It looks to me like this is relative to league average for regular season and relative to opponents’ ratings for playoffs. But just want to clarify that I’m right about that. I think that’s the most sensical way to do it.

It's indeed league average for regular season and opponents for postseason.

[Djoker]

Not sure this is consistent in it's framing regarding use of "r"

For RS "r" seems to mean ... relative to league average of the day (with - I would guess - no adjustment for schedule).
For playoffs "r" seems to mean ... relative to what would be expected of a league average team ... if we assume opponents played at their average RS level. Or "opponent adjusted".

This is less concerning where RS is given (rather than someone arguing a point based on a focus on playoffs but taking opponent RS as a given as a baseline). Still, it will tend to punish those who had a easy route (which may to some significant extent be earned, though there's always some luck) who didn't seek to maximize point margin against weaker teams and reward those narrowly getting past better RS teams that the same methodology may see as relatively weak for losing to lower seeds.

Comparing SRS across different size leagues might have some issues.

It's indeed not considering strength of schedule (SOS) in the regular season. I think there is a metric called Simple Rating which is basically a per 100 iteration of SRS.

[WestGOAT]

Comparing SRS across different size leagues might have some issues.

Westgoat did it with z-scores(which also does correlate better with championships per moonbeam's study). Big difference is the 60's Celtics becomes the most dominant looking team(though for whatever reason, sansteere's standard deviation didn't yield the same result)

Do you know which topic I can find that study by Moonbeam?

[OhayoKD]

Westgoat did it with z-scores(which also does correlate better with championships per moonbeam's study). Big difference is the 60's Celtics becomes the most dominant looking team(though for whatever reason, sansteere's standard deviation didn't yield the same result)

Do you know which topic I can find that study by Moonbeam?

It was one of the early threads of the top 100.

[Dr Positivity]

The Celtics in 76 are one of the weaker champions, they played nobody and were not dominant doing it. With that said their 73 team were title caliber and had bad luck with Havlicek injury.

The Mavs were a bit more dominant than you'd think.

[lessthanjake]

For what it’s worth, to satisfy my own curiosity, I ran a combined version of these Net numbers, which is weighted to be 60% regular season and 40% playoffs. This is an arbitrary breakdown and really just one that strikes me personally as a pretty sensical balance to measure team quality, based on the fact that playoffs matter more but is also lower-sample-size data. Others might think a different balance makes more sense and that’s totally fine and not something I’d argue with. This is simply the balance I ran numbers for. Obviously different balances will change the results, particularly for teams that do much better in regular season than playoffs or vice versa.

Combined RS+Playoff rNET (weighted 60% RS/40% Playoff)

1. 1996 Bulls: +14.88
2. 2017 Warriors: +13.84
3. 1997 Bulls: +12.44
4. 1991 Bulls: +12.08
5. 1971 Bucks: +12.02
6. 1992 Bulls: +11.08
7. 1986 Celtics: +10.76
8. 2015 Warriors: +10.76
9. 2014 Spurs: +10.60
10. 1987 Lakers: +10.58
11. 2008 Celtics: +10.42
12. 1972 Lakers: +10.18
13. 1998 Bulls: +10.10
14. 2001 Lakers: +10.04
15. 1999 Spurs: +9.96
16. 2016 Cavaliers: +9.92
17. 2009 Lakers: +9.82
18. 2018 Warriors: +9.36
19. 2013 Heat: +9.36
20. 1985 Lakers: +9.26
21. 2007 Spurs: +9.10
22. 1993 Bulls: +8.84
23. 2005 Spurs: +8.78
24. 1983 Sixers: +8.72
25. 1967 Sixers: +8.70
26. 2002 Lakers: +8.70
27. 2000 Lakers: +8.62
28. 2012 Heat: +8.60
29. 1989 Pistons: +8.42
30. 2004 Pistons: +8.36
31. 1973 Knicks: +8.28
32. 1990 Pistons: +8.04
33. 2003 Spurs: +7.74
34. 2019 Raptors: +7.72
35. 1964 Celtics: +7.58
36. 1981 Celtics: +7.52
37. 2011 Mavericks: +7.46
38. 2022 Warriors: +7.44
39. 2020 Lakers: +7.28
40. 1961 Celtics: +6.90
41. 2021 Bucks: +6.88
42. 1982 Lakers: +6.86
43. 1980 Lakers: +6.64
44. 1965 Celtics: +6.60
45. 1984 Celtics: +6.54
46. 2010 Lakers: +6.54
47. 1962 Celtics: +6.48
48. 1960 Celtics: +6.40
49. 1959 Celtics: +6.28
50. 1994 Rockets: +6.18
51. 1977 Blazers: +6.12
52. 2006 Heat: +5.92
53. 1988 Lakers: +5.88
54. 1974 Celtics: +5.74
55. 2023 Nuggets: +5.70
56. 1969 Celtics: +5.62
57. 1970 Knicks: +5.40
58. 1966 Celtics: +5.24
59. 1995 Rockets: +5.10
60. 1957 Celtics: +5.02
61. 1963 Celtics: +4.86
62. 1956 Warriors: +4.78
63. 1968 Celtics: +4.42
64. 1975 Warriors: +4.16
65. 1979 Sonics: +4.00
66. 1976 Celtics: +3.00
67. 1978 Bullets: +2.80
68. 1955 Nationals: +2.32
69. 1958 Hawks: +2.14

[ardee]

Are some of these numbers completely accurate? I remember the '64 Celtics being the GOAT relative defense at over -10, checked BBref and they indeed do have them at -10.8.

[Djoker]

Are some of these numbers completely accurate? I remember the '64 Celtics being the GOAT relative defense at over -10, checked BBref and they indeed do have them at -10.8.

I'm using Thinking Basketball numbers for the period before 1974. Several users have pointed out to me that the pace estimates are more accurate than on BBRef.