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Positive Residual
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Sports analytics and strategy. Creating tools for winning teams in basketball, baseball, and soccer. Contributions @NylonCalculus, @cleantheglass, and @ringer.
Jun 15, 2021 • 16 tweets • 6 min read
Jazz - Clippers, Game 4 Thread:

LA has finally found the quick start that’s largely been eluding them during the playoffs. Defensively, the switches and rotations have been crisper than in the first three games. Note how they play this pick-and-roll to get the steal. Another excellent defensive possession for the Clippers. They switch the first action well and are in great position, particularly Nicolas Batum, who’s between the slot and the corner on the weakside. He’s able to disrupt and force another live-ball turnover.
Jun 13, 2021 • 14 tweets • 4 min read
Clippers - Jazz Game 3 Thread:

Every NBA game seems to begin at least 10 minutes after the scheduled start time, which means LA gets going at least another 5 minutes thereafter. Utah strikes first, again, 8-0. Utah ended up with nothing to show for it, but this was a great pass by Donovan Mitchell. Kawhi and Paul George trapped, yet Mitchell was able to identify the open shooter and deliver a difficult two-handed overhead pass to Joe Ingles, who had a good look but missed.
Dec 4, 2020 • 7 tweets • 5 min read
My NBA Calendar app now reflects the 1st part of the 2020-21 regular season. The Heat have the most games (10) in which they have a true rest advantage over the opponent, meaning they are entering the game rested while the other team is on a back-to-back. positiveresidual.com/shiny/nba/ The Rockets' 5 back-to-backs is tied for the fewest in the league alongside the Lakers, Raptors, and Heat. positiveresidual.com/shiny/nba/
Oct 25, 2020 • 13 tweets • 5 min read
The entire game came down to 18 seconds. I have no words. It took 18 seconds for the Dodgers to go from an 83% win expectancy and a 3-1 series lead to a loss and a 2-2 tie. Eighteen seconds.
Oct 24, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
I would rather have an MLB where Mike Trout having 15 total playoff plate appearances over a decade-long career is a source of serious introspection and outrage for fans. That’s not good for the sport at all. I’m not even asking for Mike Trout to win a title or have postseason success. I just want Mike Trout to play in meaningful games — to see his talents displayed in a bigger stage than a mid-September push to earn a wildcard berth.