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CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 26: Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks watches on against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on November 26, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus Week 6 in Review: Bucks, Vucevic, Kings and Elo ratings

Nylon Calculus: What’s driving the Celtics regression?

Nylon Calculus Week 5 in Review: Exciting rookies and fun stats

Nylon Calculus: A Thanksgiving meal for every NBA team

CAMDEN, NJ - NOVEMBER 13: Jimmy Butler of the Philadelphia 76ers speaks to the media during an introductory press conference at the 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey on November 13, 2018. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus Week 4 in Review: Jimmy Butler, Deandre Ayton and starting lineups

My Personal NBA Top 50: How to build the best

My Personal NBA Top 50

BOSTON, MA - 1992: Kevin McHale #32, Robert Parish #00, and Larry Bird #33 stand on the court during a game played in 1992 at the Boston 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 1992 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Using NBA Approximate Value to compare all-time Big 3’s

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 05: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets watches the action against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 5, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Regression in shot-making and shot quality

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 5: Gordon Hayward (20) of the Boston Celtics reacts as the Denver Nuggets pull away during the second half of the Nuggets' 115-107 win on Monday, November 5, 2018. Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets had a game and career high 48 points. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus Week 3 in Review: Gordon Hayward, Rose and mediocrity streaks

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 22: JaVale McGee #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers react for a foul during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on October 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Fouls drawn don’t mean as much as you think

ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 30: Nemanja Bjelica #88 of the Sacramento Kings grabs the rebound against the Orlando Magic on October 30, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Nemanja Bjelica is giving the Kings a different look

SAN ANTONIO,TX - OCTOBER 29: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks hits the floor as the San Antonio Spurs try to push the ball downcourt at AT&T Center on October 29 , 2018 in San Antonio, 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. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus Weeks 1 and 2 in Review: Luka Doncic and win projections

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 22: Gordon Hayward #20 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics look on during a game against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden on October 22, 2018 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. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Why isn’t the Celtics offense working?

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

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 17: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets is introduced during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans 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: What’s the right number of 3-pointers to attempt?

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 14: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball while guarded by Aron Baynes #46 of the Boston Celtics during a game at TD Garden on October 16, 2018 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. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Are Al Horford and Aron Baynes the NBA’s premier Embiid-stoppers?

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 28: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts as James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets looks on in the third quarter of Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 28, 2018 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. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Defining 23 offensive roles using the NBA’s play-type data

CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 06: Teammates Nicolas Batum

Nylon Calculus: Can the Hornets play faster?

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 1: Austin Rivers #1 of the Washington Wizards is seen against the New York Knicks during pre-season game on October 1, 2018 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Can the Wizards finally count on their bench?

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 02: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets goes up for a shot defended by Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz in the second half during Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 2, 2018 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. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Rudy Gobert’s defensive bona fides

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 14: LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots over JaVale McGee #1 of the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter during Game One of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoff at ORACLE Arena on April 14, 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)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: The Spurs and death by a million mid-range shots

MIAMI, FL - MARCH 5: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against the Miami Heat on March 5, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. 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 Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Can new weapons make Devin Booker a point guard?

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 8: Anthony Davis #23 and Rajon Rondo #9 of the New Orleans Pelicans shake hands during the game against the Detroit Pistons on January 8, 2018 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Will the Pelicans miss Rajon Rondo?

MEMPHIS, TN - SEPTEMBER 26: Garrett Temple #17 of the Memphis Grizzlies passes the ball during a team practice on September 26, 2018 at FedExForum practice facility in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Grizzlies added ball-movers

EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers is seen during media day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 24, 2018 in El Segundo, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: The King has arrived

INDIANAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 24: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers poses for a portrait during the Pacers Media Day on September 24, 2018 at Bankers Life Field House in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and condition of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Can Oladipo sustain the Pacers in the clutch?

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 24: James Ennis #8 of the Houston Rockets poses for a portrait during the Houston Rockets Media Day at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston on September 24, 2018 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. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Rockets will be asking a lot of Ennis