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Bo Schwartz Madsen

Educated in Physics and Math from University of Copenhagen, Bo works as a data scientist at the Danish Refugee Council. Interests include data visualization, story telling and arguing about confidence intervals.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - NOVEMBER 8: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 8, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: No one shoots 3-pointers like James Harden

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HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 17: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans shoots the ball against the Houston Rockets during a game on October 17, 2018 at Toyota Center, in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: NBA offenses are surprisingly awesome in the new season

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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 20: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors takes a shot against James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during Game Three of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on May 20, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Blowouts are the new normal in the Conference Finals

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BOSTON, MA - MAY 13: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers speaks with the media following Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics on May 13, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Tracking the playoff highs and lows of LeBron James

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DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 24: Chris Paul

Nylon Calculus: The misplaced fear of 3-pointers

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January 16, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots the basketball against Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 126-91. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Examining the rhythm of LeBron’s game

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May 7, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) celebrates after making a three point basket during the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in game four of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Playoffs teams are living comfortably by the 3-pointer

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Apr 25, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Andre Roberson (21) looks at the clock late in the fourth quarter in game five against the Houston Rockets of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Houston Rockets won 105 to 99 .Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Hot and cold shooting streaks in the NBA Playoffs

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Mar 9, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Victor Oladipo (5) shoots the ball over San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Missed 3-pointers are ruining Kawhi Leonard’s defensive numbers

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Feb 14, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) looks on during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Cavaliers defeated the Timberwolves 116-108. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: LeBron James is playing an astounding number of minutes

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Nov 8, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) celebrates with teammates after a game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers won 124-121. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Early season offenses and defenses in context

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Oct 14, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) smiles after he talks with Orlando Magic head coach Frank Vogel (not pictured) during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Indiana Pacers 114-106. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Early season schedule difficulty and reasons not to panic

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Jun 13, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) and Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) go after a loose ball during the fourth quarter in game five of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Everybody Plays Better At Home

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Jun 8, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) looks on from the court during the four quarter in game three of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

So. Many. Blowouts.

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Jan 4, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) and guard Kyrie Irving (2) celebrate during a time out against the Toronto Raptors during the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 122-100. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Hot streaks and cold shooting

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Apr 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks fans react after Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) made a three-point basket against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter of game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

In Game 5, Atlanta Finally Hit Open Shots

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