Here are some early, 3-week rankings from NBA 2019-20. [All data reflects play through Monday, Nov. 11.]
Monty Williams’s Phoenix Suns seem to be the surprise of the opening weeks, along with Erik Spoelstra’s typically streaky Miami Heat. The Suns stand No. 1 in FG% (.475) but average nearly four fewer FTA’s per game than their opponents, while Miami’s pesky defense ranks first in 3FG% and second in opposition TO%.
Free-Throw Efficiency
The Indiana Pacers missed 31 FT’s in their first 10 games, their 3.