Nylon Calculus

Dec 19, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) jumps against Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) on the opening tip off in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Jump Ball Tidbits: 12/14-12/20

Nylon Calculus 101: Possessions

Measuring skill vs. luck in NBA defense

Freelance Friday: Salary Value Rating

May 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots over Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the first quarter in game four of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs. at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Freelance Friday: Bayesian Analysis of 3PT Shooting

Nov 9, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) drives to the basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Timberwolves defeated the Hawks 117-107. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Who Is Breaking Out? A DRE Check-in

Dec 12, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) during the second half at AT&T Center. The Lakers won 112-110 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Week 7 in Review: The Warriors Are Mortal

Dec 8, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) dunks against Indiana Pacers center Ian Mahinmi (28) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Golden State defeats Indiana 131-123. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Jump Ball Tidbits: 12/7-12/13

Dec 3, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green (14) drives against Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) in the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

What’s Up With Danny Green’s Jumper?

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One To Watch: Jessica Shepard, Nebraska

Dec 8, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) is guarded by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Golden State defeats Indiana 131-123. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Week 6 in Review: December Frost

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Victor Oladipo is coming off the bench and finding his groove

Nov 14, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after making a three point basket against the Brooklyn Nets in the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Stephen Curry’s three-point pace is nearly double anything ever

October 5, 2015; San Jose, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) smiles with forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half in a preseason game against the Toronto Raptors at SAP Center. The Warriors defeated the Raptors 95-87. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

No But Seriously… The Warriors Might Break The Record

Nov 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) dribbles the ball against San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green (14) during the second half at the United Center. The Bulls defeat the Spurs 92-89. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

The Spurs’ Defense and Three-Point Shot Prevention

Oct 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (8) is blocked as he tries to shoot by Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Timberwolves 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Deep Dives: Production By Position

Your Unofficial Guide to the NBA League Pass Schedule: December

Nov 25, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward David West (R) celebrates a score with teammate Tim Duncan (L) during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Week 5 in Review: Giving Thanks

Nov 21, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo (9) drives around Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) during the second quarter of a basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Statistical Spotlight: Rajon Rondo is doing Rajon Rondo things in Sacramento

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Up and Down: Player Improvement and Regression by BPM

Nov 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) guards Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum (3) in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Team KOBE vs Team SHAC Defensive Edition

Nov 23, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) boxes out against Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. The Timberwolves win 100-95 over the 76ers. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports

Visualizing Offensive Style: Year-to-year comparisons

Nov 21, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) drives the ball as Houston Rockets forward Marcus Thornton (10) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. The Knicks defeated the Rockets 107-102. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Week 4 in Review: Seasonal Changes

Nov 23, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Zeller (40) goes up for a shot against Sacramento Kings center Kosta Koufos (41) during the second half at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Hornets defeated the Kings 127-122 in OT. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Jump Ball Pairings Between the Kings and Hornets

Nov 18, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Jared Sullinger (7) reacts after a three point basket by guard Avery Bradley (0) against the Dallas Mavericks in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

NC Power Rankings: Early Year Shows East Resurgent

Nov 10, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb (3) against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Hornets defeated the Timberwolves 104-95. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

What’s Going on in Charlotte?

November 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) shoots against Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Will the Eastern Conference continue to out-play the West?

Nov 17, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jared Dudley (1) shoots the ball as Milwaukee Bucks forward Johnny O'Bryant III (77) defends in the third quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 115-86. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Statistical Spotlight: Washington’s Jared Dudley adored by plus-minus metrics