Each week, we'll be translating numberFire's expected back tonight against the Jazz. Lopez ranks 60th in the league in nERD (2.0) and will help cut back on pic.twitter.com/WHaMK50bRb
— Michael Gallagher (@MikeSGallagher) February 3, 2015The loss of Thabo Sefolosha (2.1 nERD) might make the Hawks cool off while Kent Bazemore (-2.2) sees extended run, but even with this temporary downgrade, the Hawks are still the top team in the East.
3. Dallas Mavericks (nERD: 70.6, Record: 33-17, last week: 3)
2. Los Angeles Clippers (nERD: 72.2, Record: 33-16, last week: 2)
1. Golden State Warriors (nERD: 83.1, Record: 37-8, last week: 1)