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Brown, Tatum and… White? How Derrick White Is Playing Like the Third Star in Boston

White finished 12th in the league in defensive DRIP and 31st in overall DRIP during the regular season. He's raised his game to another level in the playoffs.

12 months ago Jackson Frank

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The Ice Trae Dilemma: Can a Team Win With Trae Young in the Backcourt?

The Hawks aren't putting up much of a fight against the Celtics and there are rumors they might try to move Young in the offseason. But how much should clubs…

12 months ago Mat Issa

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How Malik Monk Has Gone From Bust to the X-Factor Against the Defending Champs

Many had written Monk off while he made little impact with the Hornets and Lakers, but now he's developed into a serious weapon for fast-paced Sacramento.

1 year ago Mat Issa

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On to the Next One: The Biggest Blowouts in NBA Playoff History

It’s the time when new rivalries are born, and old ones reach new flashpoints. While the NBA playoffs do bring the best teams together, not every unit is wired equally…

1 year ago Opta Analyst

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NBA Playoff Predictions: Which Team Has the Best Chance to Win the Title?

Come playoff time in the NBA, everyone is a prognosticator. But what does the data say about each team's title chances?

1 year ago Mat Issa

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The 2023 Clutch Report: The Best Players in the NBA in Various Crunch Time Situations

It’s the time of year when every game carries immense consequences and so the superstars demand the ball down the stretch. Who should get the rock this postseason?

1 year ago Taylor Bechtold

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NBA Play-in Games: Every Team’s Chances of Making an Unlikely Playoff Run

This year marks the third iteration of the NBA play-in tournament, and while its single-game format has proven to be wildly popular, some folks may see these games as gimmicks…

1 year ago Mat Issa

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Cleveland’s Conundrum: Who Should Be the Cavaliers’ Fifth Guy?

With the playoffs right around the corner, we're digging into the data to determine who should get the call for the Cavaliers at the end of close games.

1 year ago Mat Issa

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Adjusted Team Ratings: Which Teams Look like Contenders Heading into the Postseason?

We're taking another look at which types of teams typically make the conference finals. With the playoffs looming, who fits the bill this year?

1 year ago Mat Issa

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Learning to Fly: How Trey Murphy III’s Rise Has Helped Save the Pelicans’ Season

Among the entire 2021 rookie class, perhaps nobody has made more significant strides in Year 2 than New Orleans' young, high-flying forward.

1 year ago Jackson Frank