NBA News: Surprises Right Out of the Gate
Teams outperforming expectations
A look at some of the most surprising teams in the NBA so far this season
There have been some big surprises in the NBA so far this season. Teams that were expected to be good have struggled, and teams that were expected to be bad have exceeded expectations. Here's a look at some of the most surprising teams in the league so far:
- Dallas Mavericks: The Mavericks were expected to be a lottery team this season, but they're currently 12-11 and in the playoff hunt. They've been led by Luka Doncic, who is averaging 34.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game.
- Sacramento Kings: The Kings were another team that was expected to be bad this season, but they're currently 11-12 and in the playoff hunt. They've been led by De'Aaron Fox, who is averaging 24.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game.
- Utah Jazz: The Jazz were expected to be one of the worst teams in the league this season, but they're currently 14-11 and in the playoff hunt. They've been led by Lauri Markkanen, who is averaging 24.4 points and 8.9 rebounds per game.
These are just a few of the most surprising teams in the NBA so far this season. It'll be interesting to see how they continue to perform as the season progresses.
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