I’d have to go with the Magic being 11-5 and on a 6 game win streak.

Watched the Celtics game and they played great individual and team defense while taking high IQ shots. Which is a rarity now because usually teams with young rosters keep chucking it with no disregard with what is happening on the court (Grizzlies). This Magic squad is very well coached.

Legit if they can get a couple of 3 and D players, or resurrect prime Klay Thompson, this team can be extremely scary.

  • Slim-TicketBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Rise of the underdog/previously underperforming or rebuilding teams in general like the Wolves, Magic, Thunder, and Rockets.

    I did not expect Rudy and KAT to work this well right away. I was a believer in the trade, and was called crazy and a “coper” a lot last year, but even I did not expect KAT’s defense to be as good as it has been and Rudy to look like a DPOY again.

    I did not expect Grizzlies to start this poorly and be as injured as they are. It makes sense they are struggling, like practically their whole rotation is out. I find it weird when people make fun of them, it’s like laughing at the crippled kid.

  • mxgicjohnsonBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Team wise - It’s the magic

    Player wise - there’s so many players that made a jump… I couldn’t even make a full list. It’s wonderful to see the new era of the league come into fruition

    Bridges playing this good after being out for so long has been a surprise

  • butterbeancdBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    The Rockets. I had no idea how much effect Udoka would have, and he has them being one of the best defenses in the league. Huge surprise for me.

    The Magic being good is not a surprise for me. I wouldn’t have picked them to have a record THIS good this early, but I had them as a playoff team before the season started.

  • raccoonwillnotforgetBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Are you for real with the shade to the Grizzlies?

    The G leaguers (ALL OF THEIR TEAM IS INJURED) are chucking, but the team prior to this had a better constructed offence and was one of the best defenses in the league. Way to kick a team when they’re down

    • LouieM13OPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Bruh I watched the Clippers vs Grizzlies game and Clips have NO INTERIOR defense, but y’all kept deciding the shoot 3s. Y’all had a big lead, lost it and barely won.

      Best part is when Grizzlies forced a turnover, went on a 3 on 1 fast break and Bane, already having a bad start, bricked a 3 pointer. Even the commentators said that was a very bad shot.

      • raccoonwillnotforgetBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        They’re having to reconfigure the offense/their style of play because they are missing their starting PG, SF, C, and backup PG, PF, C. They are missing 5 of their best 8 players right now.

        They are playing Jacob Gilyard, Ziaire Williams, David Roddy, John Konchar, Vince Williams, Bismack Biyombo heavy minutes right now. Of course they suck.

        Totally unfair to use them as the ‘poorly organized team’ example when they literally were doing what Orlando is doing right now for the pst 2 seasons. There are so many actually bad young teams to choose from. This one’s just hurt

  • Raging-TimberwolfBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    It’s gotta be the Rockets. Most people took under on 40 wins but they are playing like a top 6 seed

  • Inevitable-Paint-650BEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Huston and Orlando and I am here for it, likable and hardworking teams. Not entitled like the some contenders

    • frankievejleBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Lol likeable teams until Orlando and Houston start going deep in the playoffs and people get sick of the hype. I watched the public opinion turn on the Grizzlies from a fun young team to omg they’re annoying fuck them 😂