Nylon Calculus

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 14: Jayson Tatum

Nylon Calculus: How long will the Boston Celtics’ win streak continue?

Nylon Calculus Week 4 in Review: Free throw shooting giants

Nylon Calculus: The emergence of Clint Capela

Nylon Calculus: It’s not small ball, it’s skill ball

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 21: Lauri Markkanen

Nylon Calculus: An early look at rookie shot charts

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 3: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball against the Detroit Pistons on November 3, 2017 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Small sample size in the Four Factors

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 10: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic shoots a free throw against the San Antonio Spurs during a preseason game on October 10, 2017 at the AT&T Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photos by Mark Sobhani/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Orlando Magic and volatility beyond the arc

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 27: James Harden

Nylon Calculus Week 3 in Review: Early season surprises and historic 3-point rates

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 5: Blake Griffin #32 of the LA Clippers shoots the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on November 5, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Blake Griffin has been playing Moreyball

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 13: Marquese Chriss #0 of the Phoenix Suns awaits the ball during the preseason game against the Brisbane Bullets on October 13, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Notebook: Positive Suns, Indiana surprises and more

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 01: LeBron James

Nylon Calculus: What is happening to the Cleveland Cavaliers?

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - OCTOBER 19: Kristaps Porzingis

Nylon Calculus Week 2 in Review: Cavs, Rudy Gay, Porzingis and more

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 19: (R-L) Willie Reed

Nylon Calculus: 3-pointers add a new tool to Blake Griffin’s tool box

BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 29: Spencer Dinwiddie

Nylon Calculus: In-game consistency in the young NBA season

MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 23: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks waits on the sideline during player introductions prior to a game against the Charlotte Hornets at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on October 23, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus Week 1 in Review: October games

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - OCTOBER 19: Enes Kanter

Nylon Calculus: No free rides? Traveling violations are way up

MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 13: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Nylon Calculus: Exploring early season trends with usage charts

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 18: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball at practice prior to the game against the Utah Jazz on October 18, 2017 at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Joel Embiid, Jamal Murray and hope for the 2016 draft Class

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 13: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action during the game against the Miami Heat at Sprint Center on October 13, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: The championship odds of short-lived megastars (CORP)

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 17: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the hoop against PJ Tucker #4 of the Houston Rockets during their NBA game at ORACLE Arena on October 17, 2017 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Was the Rockets’ clutch defense meaningful or a mirage?

MEMPHIS, TN - OCTOBER 11: Chris Paul

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

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 13: Chris Paul

Nylon Calculus: Western Conference preview and projections from Justin Willard

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 07: Stephen Curry

Nylon Calculus: Dissecting lost ball turnovers per 100 dribbles

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 09: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden on October 9, 2017 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 Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Eastern Conference preview and projections from Justin Willard

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 12: Andrew Wiggins

Nylon Calculus: Calculating penalty time for players

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 2: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warms up before the open practice on October 2, 2017 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Which players would be the costliest injuries?

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Klay Thompson #11, Draymond Green #23, Kevin Durant #35 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors pose for a portrait during media day on September 22, 2017 at Oracle Arena 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. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 2017 (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: Investigating the rise and effectiveness of small ball

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 2: Corey Brewer #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets during a preseason game on October 2, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: NBA Iron Men of 2017