NBA announces 2020 draft locked in for Nov. 18
The NBA has locked in Nov. 18 for the 2020 draft, the league announced Wednesday.
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
19-45, 5th in Northwest
- 1/15L 104-99
- 1/17L 116-114
- 1/18L 122-112
- 1/20L 107-100
- 1/22L 117-110
- 1/24L 131-124
- 1/25L 113-104
- 1/27L 133-129
- 2/1L 118-106
- 2/3L 113-109
- 2/5L 127-120
- 2/8W 142-115
- 2/10L 137-126
- 2/12L 115-108
- 2/21L 127-117
- 2/23L 128-116
- 2/24L 139-123
- 2/26W 129-126
- 2/28L 136-125
- 3/1L 111-91
- 3/3W 139-134
- 3/4W 115-108
- 3/6L 132-118
- 3/8L 120-107
- 3/10L 117-111
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2020 Northwest Standings Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 46 | 27 | .630 | - | L3 |
| Oklahoma City | 44 | 28 | .611 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Utah | 44 | 28 | .611 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 35 | 39 | .473 | 11.5 | W3 |
| Minnesota | 19 | 45 | .297 | 22.5 | L3 |
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2019-20 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game113.312th
Rebounds Per Game44.814th
Assists Per Game23.820th
Points Allowed117.528th
Injuries
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Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 36 | 46 | .439 |
| 2017-18 | 47 | 35 | .573 |
| 2016-17 | 31 | 51 | .378 |
| 2015-16 | 29 | 53 | .354 |