Finally had a chance to watch most of Dallas’ big win over the Lakers last night, and the findings were interesting. 80 percent of Dallas’ offensive sets can be reasonably classified as one of two things: Pick-and-roll Dirk Nowitzki There’s some overlap here, but Nowitzki — a[...]
Kevin Pelton asks Dr. Bill Carroll, author of the forthcoming Carroll Guide to Sports Injuries, about Blake Griffin’s fractured patella. Carroll’s recommendation for the most aggressive treatment would have doctors “surgically attach wires” to repair the fracture. The Onion S[...]
What do turnovers have to do with the offensive glass? Both speak to the concept of shot opportunity. Protect the basketball and you’re almost certain to get a shot off. In contrast, a failure to get any offensive rebounds and you’re limiting your shot attempts. The Clippers turn the bal[...]