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Which teams produce devastating scoring runs and which ones are vulnerable to opponent surges. Momentum defined by the numbers.
| # | Team | Avg Run | Avg Against | Run Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 18.5 | 12.3 | +6.2 |
| 2 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 17.6 | 11.7 | +5.9 |
| 3 | Boston Celtics | 17.3 | 11.9 | +5.4 |
| 4 | Milwaukee Bucks | 16.8 | 11.7 | +5.1 |
| 5 | Houston Rockets | 17.5 | 12.4 | +5.1 |
| 6 | Indiana Pacers | 18.2 | 13.2 | +5 |
| 7 | Chicago Bulls | 17.4 | 12.5 | +4.9 |
| 8 | Denver Nuggets | 17 | 12.2 | +4.8 |
| 9 | Phoenix Suns | 18.1 | 13.3 | +4.8 |
| 10 | Sacramento Kings | 17.9 | 13.5 | +4.4 |
| 11 | Dallas Mavericks | 15.9 | 11.7 | +4.2 |
| 12 | New York Knicks | 16.2 | 12.2 | +4 |
| 13 | Miami Heat | 17.3 | 13.3 | +4 |
| 14 | Golden State Warriors | 16.9 | 13 | +3.9 |
| 15 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 16.3 | 12.8 | +3.5 |
| 16 | Orlando Magic | 16.6 | 13.3 | +3.3 |
| 17 | Los Angeles Clippers | 16.6 | 13.3 | +3.3 |
| 18 | Los Angeles Lakers | 16.4 | 13.4 | +3 |
| 19 | Atlanta Hawks | 15.2 | 12.4 | +2.8 |
| 20 | Toronto Raptors | 16.9 | 14.3 | +2.6 |
| 21 | Philadelphia 76ers | 15.4 | 12.9 | +2.5 |
| 22 | New Orleans Pelicans | 15.3 | 12.9 | +2.4 |
| 23 | Detroit Pistons | 16.2 | 14.2 | +2 |
| 24 | Portland Trail Blazers | 16.4 | 14.7 | +1.7 |
| 25 | Washington Wizards | 15.3 | 14.3 | +1 |
| 26 | Memphis Grizzlies | 14.9 | 14 | +0.9 |
| 27 | Brooklyn Nets | 14.3 | 13.8 | +0.5 |
| 28 | Utah Jazz | 14.3 | 14.5 | -0.2 |
| 29 | San Antonio Spurs | 14.2 | 14.6 | -0.4 |
| 30 | Charlotte Hornets | 14.1 | 14.7 | -0.6 |
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Scoring runs are one of the NBA's most exciting and decisive in-game phenomena. A 10-0 run can flip a game in under two minutes, swinging momentum and crowd energy. Teams with elite defenses like the Celtics tend to produce the biggest runs because defensive stops create fast-break opportunities that chain together.
Coaches combat opponent runs by calling timeouts, adjusting defensive assignments, and slowing pace. The best coaches recognize when their team is about to give up a big run and intervene early. Teams vulnerable to runs often lack a steadying floor general who can calm the offense.
Scoring runs typically begin with defensive intensity creating turnovers or missed shots, leading to fast-break points. Momentum builds as the trailing team becomes flustered and takes poor shots.
Teams that produce the biggest run of the game win approximately 70% of the time. The ability to go on a run — and to weather opponent runs — is strongly correlated with season win totals.
Yes. Timeouts are the most effective tool for stopping an opponent's run. They break momentum, allow defensive adjustments, and give fatigued players rest. Smart timeout usage is a hallmark of elite coaching.