lunedì 24 ottobre 2016

NBA Preseason Rank based on Advanced Stats

Just one more day to the NBA tipoff.

After this preseason, is it possible to understand any of the NBA teams trend both on the defensive and offensive end?
Yes or no? You decide!

I've just discovered some interesting facts:
  • 4 defensive-minded teams: Hawks, Pistons, Spurs and Timberwolves (Tom Thibodeau anyone?)
  • Rockets and Knicks could be really prolific on the offense, but what about defense?
  • Where are the Cavs? Maybe too many players to watch&try... they're too low ranked
  • Could this be a pivotal year for the Celtics with the addition of Al Horford?
  • Miami Heat exploit is just a preseason anomaly?
What about you?

I've calculated a rank for each of the four main stats involved in this analysis and then I've tried to "summerize" a sort of cumulative rank based on the average of these 4 previous ranks.

Golden State gets the spotlight. Are you surprised?



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