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A Special Night: Brandon Jennings` Big Game by Kevin Pelton
basketballprospectus.com — On a quiet Saturday night, Milwaukee Bucks rookie guard Brandon Jennings exploded for a record-setting 55-point game.... (more) A Special Night: Brandon Jennings` Big Game by Kevin Pelton
Changing of the Guard: Defensive Comings and Goings by Kevin Pelton
basketballprospectus.com — Through the first three weeks of the season, the NBA`s defensive leaderboard looks very different than it... did a year ago. (more) Changing of the Guard: Defensive Comings and Goings by ...

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Wallace deserves Bobcats first all-star selection
13 hours ago at Rufus on Fire
NBA Extremists: The All-O, No-D Toronto Raptors by Kevin Pelton
basketballprospectus.com — Early in the season, the Toronto Raptors are on path to make history with both the quality... of their offense and the weakness of their defense. (more) NBA Extremists: The All-O, No-D Toronto Raptors by Kevin ...
Basketball Prospectus
basketballprospectus.com — December 1, 2009, 02:18 AM ET Investigating Jennings’ Slump by Kevin Pelton Since scoring 26 points in... Milwaukee’s win over Memphis on Nov. 21, rookie Bucks phenom Brandon Jennings has been in something of a slump. Entering tonight’s game against ... (more) Basketball Prospectus
The Long and Short of It: Height in the NBA by Kevin Pelton
The Long and Short of It: Height in the NBA by Kevin Pelton
basketballprospectus.com — What role does height play in teams` success and failure in the NBA? Which teams are the... league`s tallest and shortest in terms of effective height? (more) The Long and Short of It: Height in the NBA by Kevin Pelton
The Biggest Aberration?: Gerald Wallace`s Rebounding by Kevin Pelton
The Biggest Aberration?: Gerald Wallace`s Rebounding by Kevin Pelton
basketballprospectus.com — Previously little better than an average rebounder, Charlotte`s Gerald Wallace has become the league`s leader in rebounds... per game. How improbable is his work on the glass this season? (more) The Biggest Aberration?: Gerald Wallace`s Rebounding by ...
Hot Heat: Is Miami`s Fast Start Sustainable? by Kevin Pelton
basketballprospectus.com — The Miami Heat has started 6-1 and is one of the last four NBA teams with just... one loss. However, there is reason to believe Miami`s start is not quite as impressive as it appears. (more) Hot Heat: Is Miami`s Fast Start Sustainable? by Kevin Pelton
Is Iverson the Answer?: Breaking Down the Knicks by Kevin Pelton
basketballprospectus.com — New York`s slow start explains why the Knicks are interested in Allen Iverson, but three key players... could solve the team`s problems on offense when their slumps end. (more) Is Iverson the Answer?: Breaking Down the Knicks by ...
Q&A: ‘Basketball Prospectus’ author Kevin Pelton
greenstreet.weei.com — The basketball community has been graced with a number of exceptional books to start the 2009-10 season.... From Bill Simmons’ epic tome to Jackie MacMullan’s fantastic look back at the Larry Bird/Magic Johnson era, we are in a golden age of basketball ... (more) Q&A: ‘Basketball Prospectus’ author Kevin Pelton
A Tale of Three Centers: The Star, the Project and the Role Player by Kevin Pelton
basketballprospectus.com — Post players Greg Oden, Hasheem Thabeet and Marc Gasol, all of them at different stages of their... careers, stood out during Memphis` upset win at Portland last Friday. (more) A Tale of Three Centers: The Star, the Project and the ...
The Dontonio Wingcast Episode 014
The Dontonio Wingcast Episode 014
blazersedge.com — Basketball Prospectus's  Kevin Pelton  and I are back with a full-length (50 minutes) episode of The Dontonio... Wingcast, this time with no musical interruptions. We take up the only topic anyone cares about: What's wrong with the Blazers and what are some possible fixes?    ... (more) The Dontonio Wingcast Episode 014
Anatomy of 0-18: New Jersey`s Record-Setting Poor Start by Kevin Pelton
basketballprospectus.com — Wednesday`s loss to Dallas sent the Nets to 0-18, breaking the record for the worst start in... NBA history. Several factors have conspired to doom New Jersey to a winless start. (more) Anatomy of 0-18: New Jersey`s Record-Setting Poor Start ...
Tough Break: Analyzing Oden`s Injury by Kevin Pelton
basketballprospectus.com — Portland`s Greg Oden will miss the remainder of the 2009-10 season after fracturing his left patella Saturday.... What does the injury mean for his future and the Blazers` season? (more) Tough Break: Analyzing Oden`s Injury by Kevin Pelton
The Dontonio Wingcast Episode 015
The Dontonio Wingcast Episode 015
blazersedge.com — More photos » by Rick Bowmer - AP Browse more photos » As you might have noticed,... all opinion and analysis about Greg Oden and his injury that has been on this site over the last 72 hours has been ... (more) The Dontonio Wingcast Episode 015
Book Review: The Book of Basketball by Kevin Pelton
basketballprospectus.com — Bill Simmons` 700-page opus is a must-read for NBA fans because of the way it captures the... league`s history and sparks debates in the process. (more) Book Review: The Book of Basketball by Kevin Pelton
The Dontonio Wingcast Episode 013
The Dontonio Wingcast Episode 013
blazersedge.com — It's that time again: Basketball Prospectus's  Kevin Pelton  and I are back with another episode of The... Dontonio Wingcast.  Here's how the slightly-shortened episode (34 minutes) breaks down... In Segment 1 , we announce a contest giving away a free copy of Pro Basketball ... (more) The Dontonio Wingcast Episode 013
Fast Starters: Bucks` Success Bodes Well by Kevin Pelton
basketballprospectus.com — Even though expectations for the Milwaukee Bucks were low, an 8-3 start indicates they are very legitimate... playoff contenders in the Eastern Conference. (more) Fast Starters: Bucks` Success Bodes Well by Kevin Pelton
Crunching Some Numbers
Crunching Some Numbers
blazersedge.com — Crunching Some Numbers Coup over at Rip City Project compiled some rankings for the Blazers -- both team... and individual -- and adds some solid analysis to the findings. Also, you might check out Ryan Parker over at BasketballGeek.com , who built a team power ranking system inspired ... (more) Crunching Some Numbers
Taking Stock: League Stats After One Month by Kevin Pelton
basketballprospectus.com — At the start of December, league-wide stats have begun to settle down. What do they say about... how NBA basketball is being played? (more) Taking Stock: League Stats After One Month by Kevin Pelton