NBA 2019-20: 5 best defensive teams so far this season

#2 Utah Jazz

Utah Jazz v Phoenix Suns

The Utah Jazz have been a great defensive team for a number of years now. Rudy Gobert has been protecting the rim for them and has been adjudged the Defensive Player of the year on the past two occasions.

The Jazz also added Mike Conley and that has made their perimeter defending also strong. The Jazz have a defensive rating of 100.

The Jazz made some great acquisitions in the off season and are one of the underdogs this season. They are the fourth ranked team in the Western Conference and have a 8-4 record.

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#1 Los Angeles Lakers

Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the worst defensive teams in the league over the past five years. The additions of some great defensive players like Anthony Davis, Dwight Howard, Danny Green and Avery Bradley among others and a great defensive coach in Frank Vogel has totally changed the structure of the team.

The Lakers are the only team in the league with a defensive rating of less than 100. They have the best defensive rating of 98.9.

The Lakers are the best team in the Western Conference with a 10-2 record. They look like the favorite to win the championship this season.