I came across this tidbit while reading the Daily Dime:
The Lakers are 4-5 against the best seven opponents they have faced:
Cleveland (0-1), Dallas (2-1), Denver (0-1), Atlanta (1-0), San Antonio
(0-1), Portland (0-1) and, by record, Orlando.
Cleveland (0-1), Dallas (2-1), Denver (0-1), Atlanta (1-0), San Antonio
(0-1), Portland (0-1) and, by record, Orlando.
It got me thinking, how do the Celtics fare against the best seven opponents they have faced. They are 4-7. Here's the breakdown:
Cleveland (1-0), Orlando (1-1), San Antonio (1-0), Dallas (0-1), Atlanta (0-3), Phoenix (0-2), OKC (1-0).
For those curious about the Cavaliers, they are 7-3.
Boston (0-1), Lakers (1-0), Orlando (1-0), Dallas (1-1), Atlanta (2-0), Denver (0-1), Portland (2-0)
What does this prove? The Cavs are playing better right now against the top teams in the league. As John reminded us yesterday, it's only January.
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