The unexpected battle to be the last team to lose a game in the NBA season

While it is true that the four NBA teams that remain undefeated have not played the same number of games, three of them have been particularly surprising, while the other had to rely on heroics to stay unbeaten. An interesting battle looms to see who can remain undefeated for longer.

Even though it was expected that Oklahoma City Thunder would continue performing at a stellar level, the fact that the reigning champions have won their first five games must not be downplayed. Especially considering the effort required, with two games that went into double overtime each.

Shai continues to dominate, and the team is effectively covering Jaylen Williams' absence, with rookie Ajay Mitchell playing a key role. Their upcoming games against the Wizards and Pelicans at home suggest that they may need to wait for a road trip out west to face the Clippers, Trail Blazers, Kings, and Grizzlies away from home.

What few could foresee was that San Antonio Spurs would reach such a high level of play in their early games. While their opponents haven't been top-tier (Mavs, Pelicans, Nets, and Raptors), Wembanyama's performance exceeds all expectations. They have a friendly schedule ahead with the Heat and Suns, although a visit to the Lakers might pose a challenge. Nonetheless, the French player's prowess sparks dreams for the Texans.

Sixers and Bulls are surprising in the Eastern Conference

Looking at the Eastern Conference standings, two big surprises stand out. No one anticipated that Philadelphia 76ers, without Paul George or McCain and with restricted minutes for Embiid, would start so well. Their upcoming game against the Celtics could be a turning point; a win would boost their confidence, making them formidable opponents in future more manageable matchups.

Even less predictable was the strong start by Chicago Bulls, winning all three games played. Despite their modest competitive expectations, Giddey is emerging as a great leader, igniting his teammates with energy. They aim to stay undefeated against the Kings and in two games against the Knicks before hosting the Sixers. It seems likely that they are the first to face defeat. Nonetheless, nothing is certain in this exciting NBA season, with four teams still unbeaten.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así está la inesperada pugna por ser el último equipo en perder un partido en la temporada NBA