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Week ending on Thursday, April 19 2012.

Thursday, April 19

Phoenix Health: Suns Lead Injury Standings

by Kevin Pelton

So far this season, Phoenix Suns players have missed just 18 games due to injuries, far and away the lowest mark in the league. Expanding to the three years for which we have injury data, Phoenix still comes out on top.

Starting Over: South Carolina Under Martin

by John Gasaway

In his feature for ESPN Insider, John says South Carolina has a fair chance of improving right away under new head coach Frank Martin.

Wednesday, April 18

Coach of the Year: Quantified

by Neil Paine

In practice, the NBA's Coach of the Year award mostly seems to be determined by which team most exceeds expectations. In setting those expectations based on past player performance, Neil finds an unlikely leader on the Bayou.

Tuesday, April 17

Three Centers: Carlisle's Options

by Kevin Pelton

Rick Carlisle has been sorting through three options at center during the month of April, giving more playing time to young Ian Mahinmi and Brandan Wright, but the numbers indicate veteran Brendan Haywood remains Dallas' best option.

Monday, April 16

On Point: LeBron James at PG

by Kevin Pelton

Over the past two weeks, the Miami Heat has made heavy use of a lineup with LeBron James running the point. A check of the numbers shows how effective this grouping can be.

Projection vs. Production: DeMarcus Cousins and Tyreke Evans

by Bradford Doolittle

Has the play of Sacramento's building blocks given us any indication that they can become the foundation players they were drafted to become?

Friday, April 13

Trading Places: Bucks and Knicks Switch Identities

by Dan Feldman

The battle between the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks for one of the last playoff spots in the Eastern Conference pits an offensive-minded team against one winning with defense, but those labels have swapped since last season.

Uneven Halves: Extreme Performance Swings

by Kevin Pelton

During this lockout-shortened season, teams like the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers have seen their performance before and after the All-Star break switch far more than usual.

Start/Sit Projections: Week of April 16-22

by Bradford Doolittle

Our ESPN Insider Friday fantasy feature shines a spotlight on some players most affected by our schedule- and position-adjusted projections for the penultimate week of the NBA regular season.