NBA Trend Blend: Friday, December 16th

by Collin Campbell (collinman005@gmail.com) Last Updated 2016-12-17 03:43:26

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Defense versus Position isn’t everything – pace isn’t everything – defensive rating isn’t everything, but the combination of trends and metrics is something; it’s the NBA Trend Blend.

Admittedly, there is no single article or tool that you can use to build perfect lineups night in and night out, but this will be another awesome article/tool that you can use to gain an edge over the competition. Some may look at one tool/trend and make decisions solely based on a narrow set of data, but we will dive in to take a deeper look at some of the best plays on the slate.

This article will feature some of my favorite plays (and occasionally overrated plays) at each position based on DvP, pace, defensive rating, and other factors.

DRtg/A – An estimate of points allowed per 100 possessions adjusted for strength of opponent offense

Pace – Possessions per game

DvP – Defense versus Position

Long story short, my very pregnant wife and one-year-old were in a car wreck this morning, and thankfully they are completely fine. Unfortunately, her vehicle is not. I’ve spent most of the morning driving to help them and on the phone with various insurance companies, towing companies and auto body companies. I pondered not writing an article at all, but I can’t leave you guys hanging. Such is my love for you! While I truly don’t have time for a full article today, I do have time to provide something of a Trend Blend cheat sheet, which should help you locate the best plays of the day. As always, feel free to leave questions in the comments section, or hit me up on twitter for an even quicker response.