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137th issue.
Predictions for the 2024 Masters are made using the FRACAS model. A critique of using straight field goal percentages in basketball is presented, advocating for effective field goal percentage. The NBA's new 65-game minimum for award eligibility is examined, questioning its necessity and impact on MVP voting trends. Mookie Betts showcases exceptional hitting and defensive skills in the early games of the season. The complex process of making a jump shot is analyzed through physical modeling and data assimilation techniques to optimize training strategies.
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This Week's Lineup
Basketball’s most important factor feels eclipsed
Critiques the continued use of straight field goal percentages in basketball commentary, advocating for the adoption of effective field goal percentage as a more accurate and informative metric for assessing shooting efficiency.
MVP Voting and the 65-Game Rule Examined
Examines the NBA's new 65-game minimum for award eligibility, discussing its implications, including mixed reviews, instances of players potentially playing through injuries to meet the requirement, historical MVP races, and recent trends in MVP voting post-Covid, ultimately questioning the necessity and effectiveness of the rule.
Mookie Betts Is Ridiculous
Displaying exceptional hitting and defensive prowess, putting up historic numbers through the first eight games of the season, while showcasing his trademark batting eye and power hitting abilities.
Assimilation of the Jump Shot Process
The process of making a jump shot involves a complex interplay of factors, from initial mechanics like lift and squaring to external forces like gravity, which can be analyzed through physical modeling and data assimilation techniques to understand individual player tendencies and optimize training strategies.
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