Nylon Calculus

November 7, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30, left) celebrates after making a three-point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 116-106. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: The Golden State Warriors are heating up

Nylon Calculus: Damian Lillard is thriving with a balanced game

Nylon Calculus: Week 2 in Review — Free boards

Nylon Calculus: The forgotten genius of Ray Allen

Oct 29, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) blocks the shot of Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) in the first half at the Spectrum Center Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: The evolution of 3-and-D

Oct 28, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Week 1 in Review — Welcome, 2016-17 season

Mar 6, 2016; Uncasville, CT, USA; Tulane Green Wave head coach Lisa Stockton talks with guard Leslie Vorpahl (11) from the sideline as they take on the Connecticut Huskies in the first half during the women

Nylon Calculus: Notes from the AAC Media Day

Mar 16, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) steals the ball from New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Kings 123-108. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: A referendum on the center position

Oct 19, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Timofey Mozgov (20) reacts after landing on his back during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Valley View Casino Center. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Which NBA team has the toughest road trip?

Oct 14, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and guard Klay Thompson (11) during player introductions before the game against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Finding and quantifying similar shooters in the NBA

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

October 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with forward Draymond Green (23) against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

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

Sep 26, 2016; White Plains, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (left) addresses the media as point guard Derrick Rose looks on during the New York Knicks Media Day at Ritz-Carlton. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Nylon Calculus: Best and worst contracts for the 2016-17 NBA season

Oct 18, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) and Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) watch the ball during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Sacramento Kings

Oct 18, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) looks on during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. The Clippers won 92-89. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

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