Hey, have you checked the nba standing 2020? It was quite a rollercoaster year for the league with the bubble and all. Let me break it down for you. The Lakers topped the Western Conference with a record of 52-19. That’s impressive, considering they played 71 games that season. LeBron James and Anthony Davis were in killer form, and you could see the impact on their win rate. What’s even more interesting is how close the Clippers were, ending up just five wins behind with a 49-23 record. Makes you think about all those ‘Battle for LA’ headlines, right?

Over at the Eastern Conference, the Milwaukee Bucks led the pack, boasting a 56-17 record. Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Greek Freak, was unstoppable that season. He averaged 29.5 points per game, what a beast! The Raptors trailed them with a solid 53-19 record. People often forget that even after Kawhi left, Toronto was still a powerhouse. They had an incredible win percentage of .736, just slightly below the Bucks’ .767. It’s crazy how much one player can shift a team’s performance, yet the whole Raptors squad stepped up in a major way.

I remember reading a report from ESPN that highlighted how the Bubble environment might have affected players differently. For example, the Phoenix Suns went 8-0 in the Bubble, but their overall record of 34-39 left them just short of making the playoffs. That was a huge storyline, the Suns were arguably the Bubble’s biggest surprise. Devin Booker was just on fire. Maybe if the season had been normal, they would’ve found their rhythm earlier and clinched a playoff spot.

Let’s not forget the Miami Heat. They ended the regular season with a 44-29 record, which is solid, but no one really predicted their incredible playoff run. Jimmy Butler was a man on a mission, and Bam Adebayo, man, that guy had blocks for days. Their defense was something special, and it really showed in their efficiency metrics. They were able to hold opponents to under 110 points per game in the playoffs, which is a pretty big deal.

The Boston Celtics were another team that caught my eye. They wrapped up the season with a 48-24 record. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were stellar, combining for one of the most promising young duos in the league. Their offensive rating was one of the best in the NBA, making them one of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference.

Then there’s the Denver Nuggets. Remember when they came back from being down 3-1, not once but twice in the playoffs? They finished the regular season with a 46-27 record, thanks in large part to the stellar performances from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. The Nuggets’ resilience and depth really showed during their epic run. Especially with Jokic, people were starting to see why he’s such a unique talent. His vision and playmaking ability for a big man are just off the charts.

Of course, we can’t talk about the 2020 season without mentioning the Dallas Mavericks. Luka Doncic was simply spectacular. The Mavs had a 43-32 record, and Luka’s buzzer-beater against the Clippers in the playoffs was one for the ages. That shot just summed up how dynamite he was, averaging nearly a triple-double with 28.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game for the season. The kind of numbers he was putting up at just 21 years old—it’s mind-boggling.

The 2020 season was indeed unique. Between the pandemic, the Bubble, and all the drama, it was a year unlike any other. It’s kinda funny looking back at these standings and seeing how the different teams adapted to such an unprecedented situation. Some teams thrived, others struggled, but in the end, it’s the resilience, adaptability, and sheer talent that defined that unforgettable season.astro