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    Charting NBA Shooting Statistics

    Charting NBA Shooting Statistics

    The NBA in recent years has become dominated by shooting. The volume of three-pointers taken and made have increased greatly. I created…
    Go to the profile of Andrew Lawlor
    Andrew Lawlor
    Apr 5, 2020
    This Blog Has 168 Views and 134 Claps

    This Blog Has 168 Views and 134 Claps

    Using Heatmap Plots, we’ll determine where on the field a Quarterback throws the ball the most and where he’s the most accurate
    Go to the profile of Christopher Zita
    Christopher Zita
    Dec 30, 2019
    Using A.I. To Hack Your Fantasy Lineup

    Using A.I. To Hack Your Fantasy Lineup

    In my last blog, I showed you how to scrape seasons worth of NBA data. In this tutorial, I will show you how to use that data in your very…
    Go to the profile of Samuel Mohebban
    Samuel Mohebban
    Jun 29, 2020
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    Maple Leafs: First Day Free Aent Frenzy

    Maple Leafs: First Day Free Aent Frenzy

    Toronto Maple Leafs made some splashes in the first day of the free-agent frenzy. They first picked up rugged right-winger Wayne Simmonds…
    Go to the profile of Randy Workman
    Randy Workman
    Oct 12, 2020
    Calgary Flames: Fasten your Seatbelt, it’s Time to Make Some Decisions

    Calgary Flames: Fasten your Seatbelt, it’s Time to Make Some Decisions

    The Flames have to make some decisions in the locker room as the UFA’S are climbing up, especially on the blue line: Travis Hamonic, Derek…
    Go to the profile of Randy Workman
    Randy Workman
    Oct 12, 2020
    NFL Week 3 Recap

    NFL Week 3 Recap

    The biggest winners and losers after week 3
    Go to the profile of Corey Asztalos
    Corey Asztalos
    Sep 30, 2020
    Who Will Win the 2020 NBA Finals?

    Who Will Win the 2020 NBA Finals?

    What do quant facts & sports psychology say about the 2020 NBA Finals?
    Go to the profile of Carlton Chin, CFA
    Carlton Chin, CFA
    Sep 29, 2020
    Every team could use a Kyle Clifford

    Every team could use a Kyle Clifford

    Before I get on with the blog, I was sorry to hear about Maple Leafs losing Bob Niven. My sympathy to the Niven family and friends. Bob was…
    Go to the profile of Randy Workman
    Randy Workman
    Sep 25, 2020
    NY Islanders: Sweet Lou

    NY Islanders: Sweet Lou

    The Islanders GM of the Year is coming off a pretty good year, isn’t he? I am the first to admit that I questioned the trade of bringing…
    Go to the profile of Randy Workman
    Randy Workman
    Sep 24, 2020
    Basketball
    When Montrezl Harrell said ‘’it’s over’’ on The Jump

    When Montrezl Harrell said ‘’it’s over’’ on The Jump

    I understand that sometimes excitement makes us behave in an excessive way and we say things that we don’t cogitate much and this is a…
    Go to the profile of Stelios K.
    Stelios K.
    Sep 21, 2020
    Nuggets advanced to the WCF for the first time since 2009

    Nuggets advanced to the WCF for the first time since 2009

    The Denver Nuggets made history last night as they made another comeback in the second half to beat 104–89 Los Angeles Clippers and…
    Go to the profile of Stelios K.
    Stelios K.
    Sep 16, 2020
    Branding and Pro Sports: Hits and Misses — Well, Mostly, Misses

    Branding and Pro Sports: Hits and Misses — Well, Mostly, Misses

    And, so, deciding to write about branding is an interesting exercise, as the internet provides more than 50 different interpretations…
    Go to the profile of Michael Geczi
    Michael Geczi
    Sep 13, 2020
    Lakers advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2010

    Lakers advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time ...

    The Los Angeles Lakers closed out the series 4–1 against Houston and advanced to the Western Conference Finals.
    Go to the profile of Stelios K.
    Stelios K.
    Sep 13, 2020
    Why We Watch: Game 6 of the Celtics-Raptors Playoff Series Was Pure Heart

    Why We Watch: Game 6 of the Celtics-Raptors Playoff Series Was Pure...

    2020 has been a year of slow-motion catastrophes. The virus that stopped the world. The slow draining of democracy and our institutions…
    Go to the profile of Jonah Hall
    Jonah Hall
    Sep 10, 2020
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