Nylon Calculus

Mar 12, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) controls the ball in the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies during the SEC conference tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Draft Projections and Visualizing Predictors for the 2016 NBA Draft

Warriors have reached a new low

Who Should the Celtics Take With the Third Pick in the 2016 NBA Draft?

Patterns in All-NBA Team voting

May 16, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) goes up for a dunk against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the fourth quarter in game one of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Thunder defeated the Warriors 108-102. Mandatory Credit: Jose Carlos Fajardo-Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports

The Thunder are playing bigger than the Warriors

Apr 27, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) and center Mason Plumlee (24) head to the bench for a time out in the second half of game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Revisiting Preseason Highly Plausible Projections

Jan 4, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) and guard Kyrie Irving (2) celebrate during a time out against the Toronto Raptors during the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 122-100. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Hot streaks and cold shooting

May 6, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; The Cleveland Cavaliers bench reacts with forward Channing Frye (9) after a basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in game three of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Cavaliers defeated the Hawks 121-108. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers making three-pointers at a historic rate

Mar 30, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) grabs a rebound as New Orleans Pelicans power forward Dante Cunningham (44) defends during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Are the Spurs trading transition defense for offensive rebounds?

The Warriors are a cresting wave

Dec 5, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Former players and members of the 76ers family during a halftime ceremony celebrating the USPS release of the commemorative Wilt Chamberlain stamp during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

How Stats Control Our Thinking About the NBA

Mar 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat forward Joe Johnson (2) looks to play a ball as Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) tries to defend during the fourth quarter in a game at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors won 112-104. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Round 2 Preview: Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat

Apr 24, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) points down the court during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Cavs win 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Round 2 Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks

April 3, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23, right) shoots the basketball against Portland Trail Blazers center Ed Davis (17) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Trail Blazers 136-111. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Round 2 Preview: Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers

Apr 12, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) is fouled while shooting by San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Round 2 Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

Apr 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks fans react after Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) made a three-point basket against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter of game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

In Game 5, Atlanta Finally Hit Open Shots

Mar 19, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker (9) drives against Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports

Deep Dive: Defensive drive statistics

Apr 16, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) dribbles past Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) in game one of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Indiana defeated Toronto 100-90. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Who is creating offense for the Toronto Raptors and the Indiana Pacers?

Apr 22, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) shoots a free throw during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Examining the State of Hack-A-Shaq

Apr 17, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) is fouled by Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) during the second half in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 123-91. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Foul Trouble or Troubled by Fouls

Apr 24, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Joerger after the game against the San Antonio Spurs in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. San Antonio Spurs defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 116 - 95. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Guest Post: First Round Upsets in 5 & 7 Game Series

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Assessing offensive style for new head coaches

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Final team offensive style charts

March 2, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) moves to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Guest Post: Jamal Crawford An Unsurprising 6MOY Winner

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Nylon Notebook: Jeff Teague, James Harden, and more playoff notes

Apr 17, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) during the first quarter in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

“Hustle” Caveats

April 13, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors fans hold a sign after the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 125-104. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Week in Review 24-25: the Twilight Stretch

Mar 5, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) dives for a loose ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Adds Hustle Stats to Playoff Coverage