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5 Statistical Standouts of the Developing NBA Season
It might be too early in the 2019-2020 NBA Season to draw some long-term conclusions about teams and players, but statistics posted by Derrick Rose, Damian Lillard, Andre Drummond, Fred VanVleet and Bam Adebayo are worth a deeper look. #1: Fred VanVleet, Toronto Raptors Before the season began, head coach Nick Nurse told both VanVleet […]
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Useless NBA Playoff Fact – Toronto Raptors Have Not Lost a Playoff Series Against a Non-LeBron Team Since 2015
Some statistics mean something, others less. But sometimes the mundane and borderline useless becomes handy, so perhaps the Toronto Raptors can draw some confidence from the title of this article.
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A Very Early Look at Russell Westbrook’s Stats Without Kevin Durant
So how are things for the Oklahoma City Thunder? Pretty good. They started the season 3-0, Russell Westbrook is posting monster numbers as expected, and no one is thinking about Kevin Durant, at least not in a good way.
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NBA Players Who Have Averaged 20 Points & 10 Assists In a Season
Looking back at statistical achievements in NBA history always sheds some light on interesting things. In this occasion, we focus on players with seasons in which they’ve averaged 20 points and 10 assists per game. Turns out only 11 have been able to do it. Out of the soccer team of talented point guards, only five have been able to do it more than once: Magic Johnson, Oscar Robertson, Kevin Johnson, Chris Paul and Isaiah Thomas.
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Tim Duncan and his Place in NBA Statistical History
A five-time NBA champion, three-time Finals MVP and two-time NBA MVP, Tim Duncan is retiring with an endless list of achievements, awards, and plenty of high ranking statistical milestones, blending in with the best of the best in NBA history.
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Stephen Curry Setting Unbeatable Three-Point Records, James Harden Making Turnovers History
Last season, there was a real debate about who should win the MVP award: James Harden or Stephen Curry. This season, Curry is stretching the 3-point record to uncharted territories. Harden? He’s on his way to set a turnovers record.
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NBA Playoff Picture: Bulls, Pacers, Pistons, Wizards, Blazers, Jazz, Mavericks & Rockets After Four Spots
With each team having between 13 and 11 games remaining this season, it seems the last two playoff slots in each conference will be decided upon between four teams. Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards in the East; Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz in the West.
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Allen Iverson – It’s Important to Play in the Right Era
It’s wonderful to see Allen Iverson get such a special send off from the Philadelphia 76ers, and especially getting love from the fans and the city. However, it’s good to remember he’s getting this kind of appreciation because of the specific time he played for the team, his stardom fading before the rise of analytics and the love for efficiency.
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NBA Statistical Leaders in the 2012-2013 Season
The end of the NBA season is also a good opportunity to look at some of the statistical leaders around the association from the following season, as Carmelo Anthony led the race to the NBA scoring title; Dwight Howard continued his dominance when it came to rebounding despite the slightly disappointing season and Chris Paul led the NBA in both assists and steals.
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Kobe Bryant – In a League of his Own, Not Necessarily in a Good Way
Was anyone surprised that Kobe Bryant took more than 40 field goal attempts against the Golden State Warriors? It might be the first time this season that he’s taken this much on himself, but it’s happened quite a lot, especially when compared with other players, since he began his career for the Los Angeles Lakers.