The Lakers are 0.500! And that’s no sham, because the Lakers data shows the team, based on their points over expectation and remaining schedule are projected to win 40 games this season! It’s incredibly impressive that as the season has gone on the team has continued to take steps forward and improve their overall POE […]
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Lakers Data Report: Nets Game
We’ll start this Lakers data report with a quick projected standings update. These win projections are based off of how teams are playing right now and their odds to win each remaining game based on team POE, team rest days before each game, and whether the game is home or away. The Lakers have jumped […]
Interactive NBA and Lakers Data – New Features
Several new additions have been made to the NBA and Lakers data spreadsheet that I’ve created and am updating daily. Rookie Draft Tab Want to quickly check and see how each draft pick has performed so far this season? Look no further than the “Rookie Draft” tab on the spreadsheet. You can sort by any […]
Lakers Data Report: Trail Blazers Game
It’s never a good feeling losing a game, but it’s especially bitter losing such a close game that the Lakers led for a while in the fourth quarter. We’re left with another loss, but we’re also left with some encouraging Lakers data in a couple areas. In fact, despite losing to Portland, the team’s Points […]
Lakers Data Report: Pistons Game
LA had their most impressive win Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons, who came into the game just one win out of the top record in the league. This was the first game out of the seven Los Angeles has played so far that both their offense and defense graded out above average for the contest. […]
Interactive NBA and Lakers Data Tutorial
Do you like Lakers data? Want Lakers data? NEED Lakers data?! Okay relax, I have some Lakers data. And by some I mean a lot. I’ve created an interactive spreadsheet for anyone to view and use to check in on players and teams as we progress through the season. What’s Included in your data, Mr. […]
Lakers Data Report: Raptors and Jazz Games
Welcome to a double feature data report from the Laker games against the Toronto Raptors and Utah Jazz. Both games were interesting but ultimately led to losses for LA. We’ll go offense first and then defense for both of the games played. The season review, which I was planning to include in this piece, will […]
Post Game Data Report: Lakers vs Wizards
The Lakers drew even on the season with a 102-99 overtime win at home against the Wizards on Wednesday. Their defense kept them in the game and some big plays late sealed the victory. The Lakers Offense It was a rough day at the office for the Lakers offense, but somehow they survived it. If […]
Post Game Data Report: Lakers vs Pelicans
The Lakers lost Sunday, but it was an entertaining game and we saw an impassioned comeback from LA. Here’s how the data says the team performed: The Laker Offense We’ve had -25.7, +9.0, and now -2.6 point performances from LA relative to the expectation (what an average team would’ve scored had they taken the same […]
Post Game Data Report: Lakers vs Suns
The Lakers’ first “W” is in the books after a nice bounceback performance against Phoenix on Friday night. Let’s peer into the Lakers data for a look at how the team executed. Lakers Offense The Lakers offense turned it around against the Suns, fresh off of an abysmal performance against the Clippers. Their game […]