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July 7, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
On Saturday night, USA Basketball announced the 12-man roster that will defend the gold medal in men's basketball this summer in London. Using advanced statistics, BBP compares this group to its USAB predecessors.
July 6, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
As Steve Nash heads to the Lakers on a new three-year contract, it's worth considering how much the 38-year-old former MVP can be expected to contribute wearing Forum Blue and Gold.
July 2, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
With two trades reported just hours apart--they can't be completed until the new CBA year begins on July 11--the Atlanta Hawks shed nearly all their committed salary for next summer and entered the Dwight Howard race, while Brooklyn went all-in with a middling hand and the Utah Jazz balanced their talent.
June 29, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
A look at the teams that added more projected WARP last night than expected based on their draft position shows that the Houston Rockets were big winners. Wait, what?
June 27, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
Using 13 categories including translated NCAA statistical performance, height and weight, a look at the most similar player to each of this year's prospects at the same age.
June 22, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
The Miami Heat closed out the NBA Finals and the path to a championship with a dominant performance from beyond the arc in Thursday's Game 5, all set up by LeBron James controlling the offense from the low post.
June 20, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
The New Orleans Hornets clear cap space while the Washington Wizards stock up on more veterans. Transaction Analysis breaks down Wednesday's first move of the NBA offseason from angle.
by Kevin Pelton
By using LeBron James' post-up game to rally from an early deficit and making the big plays down the stretch, the Miami Heat overcame a huge effort from Russell Westbrook and moved within a game of a championship.
June 15, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
While all eyes were on the endgame, including a controversial no-call, the Oklahoma City Thunder lost Game 2 of the NBA Finals because of its big starting lineup's inability to match up with the Miami Heat's small unit.
June 14, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
Taking a look at the numbers shows how great historically the Dream Team, which dominated the Barcelona Olympics 20 years ago, was compared to other USA National Teams. Still, might there have been a better Dream Team?
June 13, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
The Miami Heat's decision to switch pick-and-rolls in the second half helped the Oklahoma City Thunder's offense dominate the second half of a come-from-behind win in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
June 11, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
In a matchup we anticipated at the start of the season, the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder will meet in what should be an entertaining and competitive NBA Finals.
June 8, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
While it was overshadowed by LeBron James' effort, a breakdown of the numbers shows how much Chris Bosh playing extended minutes in his second game back from an abdominal injury helped the Miami Heat dominate the Boston Celtics.
June 7, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
After winning 20 games in a row, the San Antonio Spurs could not find an answer to the Oklahoma City Thunder's adjustments, length and athleticism, allowing the Thunder to win four consecutive games and the Western Conference Finals.
June 6, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
The Blazers have apparently chosen to retool rather than rebuild. How good can Portland be next season?
by Kevin Pelton
The Boston Celtics valued every possession more than the Miami Heat, and that extra effort made a difference in a narrow road win to take command of the series.
June 5, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
After winning Monday in San Antonio, the Oklahoma City Thunder is on the verge of overcoming a 2-0 deficit to eliminate the Spurs and advance to the NBA Finals.
June 3, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
Thanks to impressive performances by all three big men and Kevin Durant's dominant fourth quarter, the Oklahoma City Thunder shot 56.4 percent from the field in Saturday's Game 4 victory that squared the Western Conference Finals at two games apiece.
June 1, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
After starting the postseason with 10 consecutive wins, the San Antonio Spurs finally suffered a loss after the Oklahoma City Thunder made a key defensive switch for Game 3.
May 31, 2012
by Kevin Pelton
The Boston Celtics found a gameplan for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals that was good enough to win, but the Miami Heat still triumphed due to offensive efficiency down the stretch, putting the Celtics in trouble in this series.
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