Nylon Calculus

Jun 12, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates after winning the NBA Fianls MVP in game five of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: The Art of the Finals MVP prediction

Nylon Calculus: Offering Danny Ainge advice on the No. 3 pick, again

Nylon Calculus: The Cavaliers did flip the switch in the playoffs

Nylon Calculus: Revisiting penalty time

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 29: Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors coaches Stephen Curry

Nylon Calculus: The NBA Finals and clustering team offensive styles

CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 16: Stephen Curry

Nylon Calculus: LeBron, Curry, and the mentality of missing

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

June 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) moves the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) in the first half in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Smart rotations are key to beating the Golden State Warriors

May 16, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates after a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the third quarter in game two of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: The Warriors might be the most volatile team ever

May 21, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) celebrates a three point basket by guard Avery Bradley in the fourth quarter against Cleveland Cavaliers in game three of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Is it possible the Boston Celtics are better off without Isaiah Thomas?

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

May 17, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts to the official over a call during the first half in game one of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Bravely staring down the radar chart backlash

Mar 23, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) shoots during practice the day before the South Regional semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Projecting 3-point shooting for 2017 NBA Draft prospects

MIAMI, FL - MARCH 06: A radar screen is seen as air traffic controllers keep watch using Data Comm, part of the Federal Aviation Administration's Next Generation Air Transportation system in the control tower at Miami International Airport on March 6, 2017 in Miami, Florida. Data Comm is operational at 55 air traffic control towers around the country, supplementing voice communication between controllers and pilots with digital text-based messages designed to make for safer, more efficient operations. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: In defense of radar charts

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

Apr 25, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) looks at the replay board while playing against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: 3-point trends in the NBA Playoffs

May 2, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Washington Wizards shooting forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) stand next to Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during the first quarter in game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Is Isaiah Thomas the best inch-for-inch player in the NBA?

Apr 12, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons center Boban Marjanovic (51) celebrates with guard Ish Smith (14) after he made a basket in the act of getting fouled and shoots and one against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 113-109. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Identifying NBA talent and why tall men can’t dribble

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) and Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) are both good options in tonight's FanDuel daily picks. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: The real reason for the Toronto Raptors’ playoff disasters

May 7, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) celebrate after the second round of game four of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Is this LeBron’s easiest path to the NBA Finals ever?

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

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

Mar 6, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket while guarded by San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (behind) during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Lessons from the Spurs-Rockets regular season matchups

Apr 8, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia (27) attempts to gain control of a rebound against the New Orleans Pelicans in the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Overshadowed skills of the NBA’s best offensive rebounders

Apr 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA;LA Clippers guard JJ Redick (4) tries to pass the ball past Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2) during the first quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: J.J. Redick and the stifling Jazz defense

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

Apr 23, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a play against the Houston Rockets during the second quarter in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Russell Westbrook and the importance of clutch play

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