Nylon Calculus

Oct 14, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) smiles after he talks with Orlando Magic head coach Frank Vogel (not pictured) during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Indiana Pacers 114-106. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Early season schedule difficulty and reasons not to panic

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

2016-17 NBA Preview: Sacramento Kings

2016-17 NBA Preview: Los Angeles Clippers

Oct 15, 2016; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) dunks the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Dahl-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Los Angeles Lakers

Oct 14, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (L) talks with Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (R) on the bench during in the second half of the game at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Phoenix Suns

October 21, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrate after Curry made a three-point basket during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Golden State Warriors

Oct 17, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard George Hill (3) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Utah Jazz

Oct 19, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) interacts with a fan from the bench during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Trail Blazers won 88-84. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Portland Trail Blazers

Oct 19, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) high fives fans in the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Minnesota Timberwolves

Oct 18, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) and Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter (11) react to a call as Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic (23) looks on during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NBA Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder

Oct 16, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) shoots against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Denver Nuggets

Oct 14, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs players (left to right) Danny Green (14), along with David Lee (10) and Pau Gasol (16) and Kawhi Leonard (2) and Manu Ginobili (20) and Tony Parker (9) watch on the bench during the second half against the Miami Heat at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: San Antonio Spurs

Oct 18, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) talks with guard Tim Frazier (2) in the third quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 96-89. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: New Orleans Pelicans

Oct 11, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (second from left) and center Marc Gasol (far right) react after a three point shot in the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Philadelphia 121-91. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Memphis Grizzlies

Oct 15, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) cheers for this team as the take on the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at the Toyota Center. The Grizzlies defeat the Rockets 134-125. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Houston Rockets

Oct 17, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is defended by Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) and forward Aron Baynes (12) during the game at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Milwaukee Bucks

Oct 14, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry (30) handles the ball against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks

Oct 13, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Aron Baynes (12) shows emotion against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Detroit Pistons

Oct 14, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) smiles after he talks with Orlando Magic head coach Frank Vogel (not pictured) during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Indiana Pacers 114-106. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Indiana Pacers

Oct 13, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue watches the action on the court during the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers

Oct 14, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (3) on the bench prior to the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Season: Chicago Bulls

Oct 6, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks and guard Tomas Satoransky (31) and center Ian Mahinmi (28) and forward Jason Smith (14) and forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) and guard Sheldon McClellan (9) during a timeout against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Washington Wizards

Oct 12, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) and Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) talk against the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Orlando Magic

Oct 8, 2016; Uncasville, CT, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) drives past Boston Celtics guard Gerald Green (3) in the 3rd quarter during a preseason game at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Charlotte Hornets

Oct 11, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Luis Scola (4) is pressured by Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Miami Heat

Sep 26, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) poses for pictures during media day at BioSteel Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Toronto Raptors

Sep 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) poses for photographs during Atlanta Hawks media day at The W Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks