NBA 2019-20: 5 Best road teams in the league right now

#4 Toronto Raptors (16-7)

The Raptors have a new leader in Pascal Siakam

The current NBA season was projected to be fairly unpredictable, considering the multitude of player movements this past offseason. One of the major standouts has been the Toronto Raptors' breakthrough to still be relevant in the Eastern Conference.

After Kawhi Leonard decided to make it a one-and-done stint in Canada after bringing them a championship, not many expected the Raptors to have a winning chance coming into the 2019-20 season. However, this resilient squad has stood the test of time, and under the aegis of their newest All-Star in Pascal Siakam, is currently tied for third on the Eastern Conference leaderboard.

Their 33-14 (0.702) record has come as an emphatic shock to the NBA landscape, as the team continues to build upon an impressive and resilient regular season campaign. Despite injuries to prominent names, the Raptors have only lost 7 away games this year, with majority being single-digit deficits.

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#3 Dallas Mavericks (16-6)

Luka is leading the Mavs to a new and promising era

Despite Kristaps Porzingis missing considerable time due to a right knee issue, the Dallas Mavericks have managed to maintain a healthy advantage over other teams in the West. Led by an All-Star starter in Luka Doncic, this team has been posting the league's best offensive rating (117) this season so far, while the roster seems deep enough to make a deeper postseason run this time around.

With the current season well past the halfway mark, the Mavericks are 29-18 (0.617) already and en route to surpassing their win total from last year (33) as early as before All-Star break. When playing at full strength, this squad has been a tough nut to crack.

They have length to secure the paint, and long-range shooting to space the floor effectively.