The 2024-25 NBA season has begun with a focus on the importance of interior vs. perimeter defense, sparking debates among executives. Using available data, a method was created to quantify defensive impact by combining steals, blocks, rebounds, contested shots, and Real Adjusted Plus-Minus to determine Points Defended per game. The analysis revealed Victor Wembanyama as the NBA’s top defender, highlighting the ongoing evolution of defensive strategies in the league.
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The Memphis Grizzlies host the Minnesota Timberwolves in a crucial game with playoff implications, as the Timberwolves look to bounce back from a recent loss and the Grizzlies aim to extend their winning streak. Ja Morant has been a standout performer for the Grizzlies, while Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert lead the Timberwolves. The SportsLine Projection Model favors the Timberwolves by 1.5 points, with an over/under of 232.5 points, and predicts an Under on the...
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