Predicting the top 5 defenses in the NBA for the 2023-24 season

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By Kellar Ellsworth

Published Oct 20, 2023

While the NBA is better known for its free-flowing offensive style nowadays, staunch defense still separates the best from the rest.

NBA champs usually have a top-10 defense, but the Denver Nuggets won with a strong offense and a lower defensive rating.
Every NBA champ since 1997 ranked top-10 in defense, except for the Lakers in 2000-01, the Warriors in 2016-17, and the reigning Nuggets.
The Pelicans, Lakers, Celtics, Grizzlies, and Cavaliers are predicted to have top defenses in the 2023-24 NBA season based on their roster and coaching.

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