How Hartenstein's Screens and SGA's Adjustments Powered Thunder's G5 Offensive Surge

How Hartenstein's Screens and SGA's Adjustments Powered Thunder's G5 Offensive Surge

As a data analyst who’s crunched NBA numbers for ESPN, I couldn’t help but geek out over OKC’s surgical adjustments in Game 5. Isaiah Hartenstein wasn’t just setting screens—he was engineering highway lanes for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander while exposing Indiana’s defensive flaws. This breakdown reveals how two subtle tactical tweaks (hello, Spain pick-and-roll variations!) unlocked 37 paint points. Grab your clipboard—we’re diagramming winning basketball with the cold precision of a Python script.
Who Will Step Up in Game 6? A Data-Driven Look at Role Players' Playoff Performances

Who Will Step Up in Game 6? A Data-Driven Look at Role Players' Playoff Performances

As a sports data analyst, I dive into the numbers behind role players' performances in this year's playoffs. With most struggling on the road except for a few like 'Cardinal', can someone unexpectedly rise to the occasion in the crucial Game 6? I'll break down the stats and probabilities with my signature mix of cold analysis and Chicago-bred pragmatism.