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#2 Philadelphia 76ers (21-2)
It is widely known that Philly has one of the most passionate sports fans, be it the MLB, NFL, NHL, or the NBA. There is something about Philly's energy and overall aura that just made playing at home magical for the Sixers. Right now, they are tied with the Milwaukee Bucks at 21-2, a record that is well-deserved for the fans with the best attendance right now.
The Sixers are a nightmare for smaller opponents as their length and athleticism are capable of shutting down teams's offensive strategies. They are currently third in defensive rating at 105.0 and are third in rebound percentage at 51.9%. This should be expected from a team whose regular starting lineup's smallest player is listed at 6'5" (Josh Richardson). Everyone else is 6'8" and up.
With the Sixers meshing better throughout the season and with their fans continuing to be one of the loudest, it would be a nightmare for road teams to come to Philly, especially come playoff time.
#1 Milwaukee Bucks (21-2)
The Bucks picked up where they left off last season as they do not only have the best record in the league right now but also the best record at home this first half of the season. They have only lost 6 games so far, and two of those are at home. This is despite missing some starters throughout the season. Eric Bledsoe, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez have missed some games, but this proved to be a non-issue to the well-built team.
The Bucks are currently first in defensive rating, third in offensive rating, and first in net rating in the league. They are also first in effective field goal percentage at 55.8% and are tied with Miami for first in true shooting percentage at 58.7%.
With these numbers and a great home record, fans should be more than happy to attend to their team's games. The Bucks will especially be a nightmare for lower-seeded teams come playoff time as we know just how much better they perform in their own court. With reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the charge, a title can very well be in store for Milwaukee this year.
