To determine the projected outcome of two teams on a neutral court subtract the difference in ratings. So if team A has a rating of 80 and team B has a rating of 75 team A would be projected to win by 5 points. Add 3 points for home court advantage.
*NBA Ranking in Parenthesis
4. Phoenix
Record- (49-38)
Rating- 35.24
Eye Test Ranking- 6
Strength of Schedule- 17
Points Per Game- 114.1 (17)
Points Allowed Per Game- 111.8 (7)
FG%- 47 (19)
Opponent FG%- 46.5 (8)
Turnovers Per Game- 13.5 (8)
Steals Per Game- 7.2 (15)
3 Point %- 37.6 (7)
FT%- 79.4 (10)
1. Denver
Record- (57-30)
Rating- 37
Eye Test Ranking- 4
Strength of Schedule- 30
Points Per Game- 115.7 (11)
Points Allowed Per Game- 112.1 (9)
FG%- 50.2 (1)
Opponent FG%- 47.7 (20)
Turnovers Per Game- 14.4 (19)
Steals Per Game- 7.5 (11)
3 Point %- 37.9 (4)
FT%- 75.3 (26)