NBA: Ranking the 5 Most Exciting Teams

The NBA is an exciting league from a broad view. There are some exceptions, like the San Antonio Spurs. They don’t play with flash, they don’t have may high-flyers, but they win. That’s the most important, thing, right?

But which team would put people in the seats? There are a lot of exciting teams, but this list consists of the five most-exciting teams in the NBA. These five are all solid teams, despite their records, and generally make the top 10 plays each night.

January 18, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee (left) and center Kosta Koufos (right) celebrate during a timeout during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. The Wizards won 112-108. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

1. Denver Nuggets:

From dunkers like Kenneth Faried to shooters like Ty Lawson, the Nuggets have the whole arsenal. It may be tough for other teams to play in Denver, but that doesn’t matter because the Nuggets never fail to impress, even when they have a losing record

I see a bone-chilling dunk or an incredible display of passing or shooting each game from the Nuggets, and their flash had earned them the third seed in the Western Conference in 2012-13.

In the 2014-15 season, they still had some very exciting players and exhilarating plays, but a coaching change as well as multiple injuries may well have ruined their season. In a highly competitive western conference, they failed to qualify for the playoffs. There is no doubt in my mind, however, that they will get it together soon.

2. Miami Heat:

The Heat pretty much had to be on this list. When Dwyane Wade and LeBron James are “injured,” Chris Bosh completely takes control and hits a game-tying or winning three-pointer. This has happened twice.

Also, on the fast break, Norris Cole, Mario Chalmers, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade really know how to deliver the ball to each other. Their insane passes are always on target, which paves the way for a  highlight reel finish. From alley-oops, to flashy dunks, to bull-dozing plays, the Heat are the best in the NBA in getting their opponent’s crowd to ‘ooh and ahh’.

Playing the San Antonio Spurs for the second time in two years in the NBA Finals, boring meets exciting in an ultimate battle. Who will prevail?

3. Los Angeles Clippers:

If I didn’t put this team on the list, I would get a lot of hate comments.

As good as the Clippers are, they are flashy as well. Dunks from Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan come literally every night, and they leave you with your jaw hanging. These dunks are incredible electrifying, so you wait all game for something like that. When it happens, you’re ready to explode. They also have an MVP named Chris Paul, who has a killer crossover that gets the crowd going.

4. New York Knicks:

Apr 3, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Knicks point guard Jason Kidd (5) congratulates New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) with point guard Raymond Felton (2) watching after the Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 95-82 at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Muszynski-USA TODAY Sports

I don’t care what anybody says. Scoring 50 points, then 40 points, and getting your team close to a playoff spot, even with no help is impressive. The Knicks, behind Carmelo Anthony have done just that. Watching a pure scorer like Melo is one of the most exciting things a fan can do. If he hits four 3-pointers in a row, you’re buzzing.

With J.R. Smith, the crowd can be brought to their feet as well. He is a great dunker and finisher, and he often leaves my jaw dropping.

Unfortunately for the Knicks, unless Phil Jackson creates magic, there’s not much they can do to keep Anthony around.

5. Oklahoma City Thunder:

The Thunder are one of the most exciting teams because Kevin Durant is a great scorer, and Russell Westbrook is a dunking point guard. It’s hard to match the intensity of teams like this.

Just when you think Durant or Westbrook are having off nights, Reggie Jackson or Jeremy Lamb hits an insane, fading three point shot in you’re face. Then Westbrook electrifies your homecrowd with a dunk, and Durant wows them with a 3-pointer. After a 20-point lead, you now see the final score with your team on the down side. How the heck did that happen?