Nylon Calculus

Feb 22, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) blocks a shot attempt by Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (34) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Week in Review 17: Trade Deadline

Does Orlando Play More Interesting Games Than Golden State?

Introducing Free Throw Splits

Anthony Davis has a historic night

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Nylon Notebook: Trade Deadline Recap

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NBA Week in Review 16: All-Star Shenanigans

Apr 27, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11, left) shoots against Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the third quarter in game four of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Clippers 118-97. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Freelance Friday: Deconstructing RPM & the Mighty Prior

January 25, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after making a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Potholes In Golden State’s Road to 73

Feb 14, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Western Conference forward Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers (24) reacts as he leaves the court for his last All Star game during the NBA All Star Game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

What Once Was the NBA All-Star Game

Feb 9, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) celebrates with San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green (14) during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Charting 3-and-D-ness

Jan 14, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Courtney Lee (5) shoots over Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris (13) in the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Courtney Lee was one of the greatest 3-and-D wings in Memphis Grizzlies history

February 9, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots the basketball against Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Rockets 123-110. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

We Know Better Now – A Note On Outdated Statistics

The First 50 Games: Spurs and Warriors on an Unprecedented Run

Jan 23, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots the basketball against the Atlanta Hawks in the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

2016 Three-Point Contest: Simulation Results

February 15, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Eastern Conference guard John Wall of the Washington Wizards (2) with the ball as Western Conference guard Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors (11) and Western Conference guard James Harden of the Houston Rockets (13) defend during the second half of the 2015 NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Team All-Star Stats Since 1978

Feb 2, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) in the second half of the game at against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Lakers won 119-115. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Week in Review 15: Change Places

Feb 4, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry speaks with the media at the stakeout position outside the West Wing after a ceremony honoring the 2015 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors in the East Room at the White House. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Player Tracking Plus Minus (PT-PM) Visualizations

Oct 30, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) battles Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) for position during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Timberwolves won 95-78. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Nikola Jokic Should Be “In the Conversation”

Jan 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) is defended by Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during an NBA basketball game at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Rockers 140-132 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Week in Review 14: All-Star Fever

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Anti-Awards at the half-way point of the season

Player Tracking Plus Minus (PT-PM) Top Thirty

December 23, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles against Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood (5) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Measuring Half Court Pace

January 25, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after making a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Week in Review 13: Time to Panic

OKC’s Ball Movement and the Importance of Context

Jan 21, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) misses a free throw after he was intentionally fouled by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Team Penalty Splits Expanded

Jan 15, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) drives for the basket during the first quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Milwaukee won 108-101. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Freelance Friday: Paul Millsap and the Anti-Trillion

Jan 18, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates a three-point basket in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Chasing 72: The Warriors and Variance

Dec 30, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) shoots and scores as he is defended by Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Hairston (19) during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Clippers win 122-117. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

J.J. Redick and Shot Quality