The Cleveland Cavaliers are statistically the best team in the league. Their expected win percentage (based on point differential) is .743, which is slightly worse than their actual win percentage of .784. They excel at shooting percentage on both ends of the floor (2nd offensive eFG, 1st defensive eFG) and also defensive rebounding (2nd). The [...]
New York had a laugher in their last meeting, and given their recent slide they could use another breather. The Wolves are bad at just about everything, save for …
By the standings the Mavs are one of the West’s premier teams, but perhaps they’re not all that they’re cracked up to be. Dallas is 3rd in the Western Conference, but their point differential is only 8th best. From a four factors standpoint they’re just above average on defense and average on offense.
[Back to the old blog style for the last game of the season. In case anyone is curious I'll leave the forums up for now, because a few threads are still active.]
These two teams have nothing to play for, or more specifically nothing to win for. A Knick win combined with a Raptor loss would [...]
Yesterday the Knicks beat the Hawks at home, and I had one thought on my mind during most of the game. Earlier that day I had read Alan Hahn’s live chat where a questioner said the following:
“Is David Lee overrated? Double-doubles are great, but not when they don’t impact games. IMO Nate is more valuable [...]
Well “Dream Week” is over and not a moment too soon. New York went 0-3 against 3 of the NBA top five teams. I cant say I’m surprised but I am happy about the quality of play. If the energy and execution remain high, New York could manage a winning record on this west coast swing. First [...]
With apologies to Rakim, the greatest MC of his era…
It’s been a long time, I shouldn’t have left you
Without previews to step to
Think of how many games you shlept through
Time’s up, I’m sorry I kept you
Waiting on this, analytical blitz
The previews from the game thread soloist
As you sit by the CPU, hand on the keyboard
Click on the link, this is [...]