Kings from 5 ranked as the best lineup in the NBA

The Sacramento Kings have started their 2024-2025 season with two wins and two losses, but there have been many bright spots in their average start.

Sacramento’s starting lineup was phenomenal, despite many fans questioning head coach Mike Brown’s decision to start Kevin Huerter over Keon Ellis or Malik Monk.

Per Advanced NBA StatsSacramento’s starting lineup of De’Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray and Domantas Sabonis has the highest net rating (24.0) of any five-man lineup in the NBA (at least 48 minutes played together).

The Kings are ahead of the starting lineups of the Boston Celtics (17.6), Houston Rockets (14.5), New York Knicks (12.5), and Denver Nuggets (11.8).

Sacramento’s offense was good, with the same lineup having the fifth-best offensive rating (121.7) of any lineup in the league, but the difference was on the defensive side of the ball. Despite the stigma of the Kings having a bad defense, their starting five have the best defensive rating (97.7) of any five-man lineup in the league.

For reference, the only other lineups that rank in the top five in offensive rating and top three in defensive rating are the Celtics’ starting five, the reigning champs and common favorites to repeat.

While many fans rejected Brown’s decision to start Huerter, he has exceeded expectations thus far. The offseason addition of DeMar DeRozan already appears to be paying off, as the six-time All-Star has been the perfect piece in Sacramento’s lineup.

Despite what the record shows, the Kings have built a very strong lineup and will be a very serious threat in the Western Conference if they continue to click on both sides of the ball.

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