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Mika Honkasalo

HonkasaloAnalytics.com. 21-year old NBA enthusiast, a bit of a math and computer geek. Enjoys one-legged fadeaways and 15-foot bankers. Occasionally ventures outside for a pick up game. Follow on twitter @mhonkasaloNBA if you want to talk some ball!

Apr 22, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Tony Allen (9) Memphis Grizzlies guard Courtney Lee (5) Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) and Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

The Grizzlies Crunch Time Stats Broke Logic

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Dec 22, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Luis Scola (14) keeps the ball away from Dallas Mavericks guard Jose Juan Barea (5) in the second half of the Raptors 103-99 win at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors Power Forwards are Firing Away From the Corners

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Dec 3, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green (14) drives against Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) in the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

What’s Up With Danny Green’s Jumper?

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How to Win (or Lose) at Playoff Basketball

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Apr 29, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jeff Green (32) celebrates with guard Courtney Lee (5) after a play against the Portland Trailblazers in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Portland 99-93. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

The Worst On/Off-Court Numbers from 2014/15

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Nov 23, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) and Denver Nuggets center J.J. Hickson (7) go for a rebound in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Nuggets won 101-94. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Rebounding Rates and the 2014/15 “J.J. Hickson All-Stars”

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Apr 29, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) saves a loose ball from going out of bounds during the first quarter against the Portland Trailblazers in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Surprising On/Off Court Stars from 2014-2015

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Dec 7, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) watch the Mavericks take on the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Bucks 125-102. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Petteri Koponen is the Mavericks’ Best Option at Point Guard

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Apr 29, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) saves a loose ball from going out of bounds during the first quarter against the Portland Trailblazers in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

The NBA’s Inequality Problem: Defense Earns 60 Cents on the Dollar

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An Extraordinarily Detailed Look at DeAndre Jordan’s Free Throw Shooting

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An Out-There Proposal to Fixing the NBA Lottery and the Perceived Tanking Problem

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LeBron James, King of the ‘Almost’ Triple-Double

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What if the NBA Raised the Foul Limits?

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Dion Waiters and Overrating ‘Rare’ NBA Skills

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Kevin Love’s Place in the Cavaliers Offense

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