Nylon Calculus

Los Angeles Lakers v Denver Nuggets

A statistical guide to every first-round series in the NBA Playoffs

Delon Wright was the X-Factor in the Heat building an early lead against the 76ers, a surprise adjustment that Philly didn't have tape to prepare for... on purpose

Delon Wright and the art of not making adjustments on purpose

Atlanta Hawks v Chicago Bulls - Play-In Tournament

The Whiteboard: How Coby White finished off the Hawks

2017 NBA Finals - Game Three

Ranking the NBA’s top-5 cupcake kings

Oklahoma City Thunder v Milwaukee Bucks

What’s up Doc? The Milwaukee Bucks’ struggles under Doc Rivers

New Orleans Pelicans v Atlanta Hawks

The evolution of Zion Williamson

Portland Trail Blazers v Houston Rockets

Is the Jalen Green breakout for real, or just a break from what’s real?

Los Angeles Lakers v Sacramento Kings

A complete history of Anthony Davis vs Domantas Sabonis

Boston Celtics v Phoenix Suns

The Boston Celtics are the overwhelming title favorites, but should they be?

Los Angeles Lakers v Phoenix Suns

How the Lakers can fix their biggest Achilles’ heel

Feb 23, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots

LeBron James has rediscovered his outside shot, but it hasn't saved the Laker offense

Memphis Grizzlies v Oklahoma City Thunder

Ranking every NBA team by their first-half over/under-performance

Denver Nuggets v Philadelphia 76ers

Styles make fights: Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic’s divergent excellence

Jan 7, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) defends Los

The Whiteboard: Are the Lakers the unluckiest defense in the NBA?

Boston Celtics v Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA standings ordered by team VORP

Dec 13, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34)

The Whiteboard: Bucks red-hot offense, Warriors new starters

Oklahoma City Thunder v Minnesota Timberwolves

How Rudy Gobert and Chet Holmgren revitalized their teams' defense

Washington Wizards v Toronto Raptors

Jordan Poole, Austin Reaves and early season NBA On-Off Non-Stars

Chicago Bulls v Detroit Pistons

What’s wrong with Cade Cunningham?

Brooklyn Nets v Los Angeles Lakers

10 NBA small sample size overreactions to lose your mind over

Phoenix Suns v Golden State Warriors

The Whiteboard: Warriors look very different with Chris Paul on the floor

Denver Nuggets v Philadelphia 76ers

Why MVP races have become victory laps instead of actual competitions

Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers

Projecting the five best NBA lineups for the 2023-24 season

Utah Jazz v Houston Rockets, Game 5

Will the Utah Jazz finally end their incomprehensible triple-double drought?