NBA Cup 2011 (Full Table + Zenith Bracket)
MVP Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls emerge from the shadows, qualifying for their first Zenith and winning the NBA Cup simultaneously, setting up a date with the Grit 'N' Grind Grizzlies.
Top 8 Seeds:
(C) Chicago Bulls - 132 Points (2.40 PPG)
Miami Heat - 107 Points (2.06 PPG)
San Antonio Spurs - 108 Points (2.00 PPG)
Los Angeles Lakers - 103 Points (1.91 PPG)
Oklahoma City Thunder - 101 Points (1.91 PPG)
Portland Trail Blazers - 98 Points (1.88 PPG)
Denver Nuggets - 102 Points (1.85 PPG)
Memphis Grizzlies - 97 Points (1.83 PPG)
Notes: Lockout shortened season severely impacts GP counts. Denver played three more games (55) than Portland, hence PPG advantage. Lakers and Thunder meet again after 2010 WCR1 matchup. Bulls break the PPG record, in far less games - sparking debate over its legitimacy.
Data courtesy of Basketball-Reference.com (Sports Reference).
Full Standings:
