Pace has been a trendy stat for several years now, but in this young season, one has to wonder if it's particularly useful to anybody other than fantasy hoops aficionados.
Here are the 10 paciest teams in the league along with their winning percentage and league rank.
| Team | Pace | Record | Winning % | NBA Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Nets | 107.7 | 5-8 | .385 | 25 |
| Phoenix Suns | 105.9 | 5-10 | .333 | 26 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 105.5 | 6-8 | .429 | 22 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 105.4 | 7-6 | .538 | 14 |
| Golden State Warriors | 104.4 | 11-3 | .786 | 3 |
| Orlando Magic | 103.7 | 8-6 | .571 | 9 |
| New Orleans Hornets | 102.4 | 8-6 | .571 | 10 |
| Washington Wizards | 102.1 | 8-5 | .615 | 5 |
| Indiana Pacers | 102.0 | 6-8 | .429 | 21 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 101.8 | 2-12 | .143 | 29 |
Only four of the NBA's elite teams rank in the pace top-10, whereas five of the bottom-feeders zip right along at a speed that gives them a subpar winning percentage.
Which begs the question, does coffee consumption correlate with success in the Association? Maybe the Nets, the Suns, and the Lakers should try some decaf.