Nylon Calculus: How to build NBA lineups stronger than the weakest link

January 4, 2021 admin 0

Which types of players become liabilities in the playoffs and how can we build NBA lineups that will protect these “weak links” from being exploited? The playoffs are harder than the regular season. The competition is better. There is more time for scouting and game planning. Coaches sniff out their opponents’ weaknesses and players exploit […]

2020 NFL Power Rankings: Final regular season edition

January 4, 2021 admin 0

The 14-team field is finally all set for the 2020 NFL postseason. It’s quite the 2020 NFL playoff field. All seven teams in the AFC have won at least 11 games and the Miami Dolphins finished 10-6 and missed out on a postseason invitation. In the other conference, the NFC East champion Washington Football Team […]

2020 NFL playoffs preview, coaching carousel and more

January 4, 2021 admin 0

The 2020 NFL playoffs are upon us, and we take a hard look at the six Wild Card weekend matchups, along with what lies ahead. We made it. The 2020 NFL playoffs. After 256 games and ample COVID hurdles, 14 teams remain in their quest for Super Bowl glory. In the new playoff format, we […]