NBA Cup 2008 (Full Table + Zenith Bracket)
The Celtics and their new Big Three snatch the Mavericks NBA Cup Points Per Game record, securing The Double and setting up a '08 ECF rematch with Detroit in the Zenith QF.
Top 8 Seeds:
(C) Boston Celtics - 198 Points (2.30 PPG) Finals & Cup Double
Los Angeles Lakers - 181 Points (2.21 PPG)
Houston Rockets - 181 Points (2.15 PPG)
New Orleans Hornets - 163 Points (2.06 PPG)
Cleveland Cavaliers - 167 Points (2.04 PPG)
Orlando Magic - 163 Points (2.01 PPG)
Utah Jazz - 164 Points (2.00 PPG)
Detroit Pistons - 158 Points (1.95 PPG)
Notes: Rockets played two more games than the Lakers (84), the Cavaliers played three more than the Hornets (82), and the Jazz played one more than the Magic (82), hence PPG advantages. This marks the third 2v7 matchup between the Lakers and Jazz this decade. Overall, the Zenith field is exceptionally strong, with seven teams above 2.00 PPG and the first four teams out all above 1.80 PPG.
Data courtesy of Basketball-Reference.com (Sports Reference).
Full Standings:
