Matt Femrite

Joined: Jul 8, 2014

The latest posts from Matt Femrite, author at FanSided.com.

MEMPHIS, TN - OCTOBER 11: Chris Paul

Nylon Calculus: Why Chris Paul and James Harden are so tough in the penalty

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 12: Andrew Wiggins

Nylon Calculus: Calculating penalty time for players

NBA Season Preview 2017-18: Ricky Rubio can make the Utah Jazz’s defense even better

NBA Season Preview 2017-18: Can the Pistons revive their offense?

Mar 24, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) dribbles the ball in on Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) in the second half of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 125-117. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: What changes when teams go into the penalty?

Mar 26, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (40) looks to pass the ball against Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss (0) in the second half at Spectrum Center. The Hornets defeated the Suns 120-106. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Revisiting penalty time

Nov 11, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) grabs a rebound as San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) defends during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Measuring extra scoring opportunities

Mar 22, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyle Korver (26) shoots the ball against Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (5) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 126-113. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Possessions have been overestimated lately

Mar 3, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) warms up prior to their game against the Brooklyn Nets at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Expanded free throw splits since 1997

April 16, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles the basketball against Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) during the first quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Trail Blazers 121-109. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Stephen Curry never missed two of three free throws, until Game 2

Apr 8, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) walks onto the court after a timeout against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Golden State and league-adjusted statistics

Apr 4, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) talks with forward Shabazz Muhammad (15) during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Minnesota and their and-1 barrage against Golden State

Jan 2, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) squares off for the opening jump ball against Indiana Pacers center Ian Mahinmi (28) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Detroit 94-82. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Revisiting jump ball statistics

Oct 3, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Patrick Patterson (54) takes a free throw against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: The most erratic free throw shooters of 2016-17

October 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with forward Draymond Green (23) against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Could the Golden State Warriors be the most efficient offense ever?

Mar 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) is defended by Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Has a player ever left a game for six offensive fouls?