According to NBA.com, the Philadelphia 76ers lead the league in clutch wins following their victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. After dropping numerous close games last season, the Sixers’ growth and maturity is promising for such a young group.
The Sixers are 12-3 in clutch games this season, with Jimmy Butler‘s arrival causing only improvement. That’s remarkable proficiency in down-to-the-wire situations, especially when their net rating in those games is just +1.
For obvious reasons, Butler has given the Sixers a massive boost. His shot-making adds a dynamic the Sixers didn’t previously have, allowing Brett Brown to lean on the 29-year-old when the halfcourt offense stalls.