The Western Conference Semi Finals between the 1 seed Utah Jazz and the 4 seed Los Angeles Clippers was set up to be an entertaining series. The Jazz had the best record and net rating during the regular season, ranking in the top 4 of both offensive and defensive efficiency, while the Clippers were looking … Continue reading How the Jazz Blew a Chance to Force a Game 7 vs the Clippers
It is the simplest play in the playbook. A player calls out: "Iso!" His other 4 teammates clear space for the player to go one on one against his defender in order to try to score a basket. Isolation basketball is a style that is popular among fans, allowing them to watch their favorite players … Continue reading Isolation Basketball: An Inefficient, yet Necessary Offense
Basketball is a team sport. Despite the popularity of stars in the NBA, the results of games do not solely depend on the performance of one or two players. Championship contending teams need to have efficient and helpful role players that can benefit from the plays created by stars and keep the team afloat while … Continue reading The Best Low-Usage Players in the NBA
The NBA Playoffs begin in under three weeks, and it will be time for another champion to be crowned. The main contenders for this year's championship include the 76ers, Nets, and Bucks from the East, and the Jazz, Suns, Lakers, Clippers, and Nuggets from the West. One common theme among these contenders is that they … Continue reading Players that Excel in the NBA Playoffs
Every March, as the NCAA Tournament rolls around, sports fans get ready to watch 67 games where the winner advances and the loser goes home. There are buzzer beaters, crazy upsets, and unexpected Final Four runs. Many people make brackets to try to attempt to predict what will happen, although no one has succeeded in … Continue reading March Madness Predictions
This college basketball season has been historic. Some teams that have had several games canceled because of coronavirus protocols, some teams that have not played a non-conference schedule, and some teams that have not even played at all. However, arguably the most notable storyline of this season has been the struggle of the blue bloods. … Continue reading Does Experience Matter in College Basketball?
Shot creating in the NBA is a skill that is crucial for success. The best teams are littered with shot creators, not only with their best players, but also in their other starters and some bench players. Having a plethora of shot creators allows an offense to be able to flow through many players, making … Continue reading Finding the Best Shot Creators in the NBA
The Philadelphia 76ers' season ended on Sunday when the Boston Celtics completed a four game sweep in the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs. The loss marks the end of a disappointing season for the 76ers, failing to meet their high expectations. Even though the 76ers were without all-star Ben Simmons, they were still … Continue reading Who’s to Blame for the 76ers First Round Embarrassment?
The NBA Playoff Bracket is set and are set to begin today. The weirdest season in recent memory is entering the final stretch and will crown a champion soon. Before the playoffs start, let's see how good the chances are for the 16 playoff teams and preview the 8 first round matchups. Playoff Chances Methods … Continue reading NBA Playoff Preview: Round 1
Shooting is the most important element of the game of basketball. Teams that win the shooting battle very often win basketball games (I think its around 75-80% of the time). Therefore, every basketball team in existence should try their best to acquire the best shooters. The ones who can make difficult shots are even more … Continue reading Shooting Above Average: A New Way to Evaluate NBA Shooting
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