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The Perils (and Perks) of Plus-Minus in the NBA

We know LeBron means a lot to the Cavs. But how much does Anderson Varejao mean? HTWS turns to plus-minus to find out.

The Clippers’ Season is Over, But There’s a Huge Silver Lining

The Clippers may be canceling their playoff travel plans for this year, but there’s some serious reasons to look forward to next year. All is not lost.

By the Numbers: To Foul, or Not to Foul (When Up By Three)

Should you foul your opponent when you’re up by three points at the end of the game? By the Numbers breaks down the facts and figures.

Decimated: How the Cavaliers and Blazers Are Dealing With Injuries

Conventional NBA wisdom holds that a team needs a few short guys and a few tall players to be successful. How To Watch Sports checks in with Cleveland Cavaliers analyst Roger Pimentel and Portland Trail Blazers analyst Sam Orme to explore these two teams who have been ravaged by injuries, losing their small guys and big guys, respectively.

By the Numbers: Could Greg Oden Be As Good As Kevin Durant?

Kevin Durant has been tearing up the league this year. Greg Oden hasn’t. But despite all the injuries, are these two talented players as far apart as you might think?

Looking for an All-Star Reserve? Why Not Andre Miller?

Chris Paul is out with a knee injury, so who takes his place on the All-Star team? It could be Chauncey Billups or Monta Ellis…but what about Andre Miller?

LeBron James’ Foul Issue: A Rebuttal

A recent article set the internet aflame with the idea that LeBron James gets special treatment from referees. Unfortunately, the statistics actually imply the opposite.

By the Numbers: Yes, Kevin Durant is That Good

Kevin Durant has made his first All-Star Game as a reserve. But based on the numbers, is it possible that he should actually be starting?

Coach Kobe? The Case for Bringing Back NBA Player-Coaches

Bill Russell won two NBA titles while acting as both a player and a head coach. There aren’t any player-coaches anymore, but Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan would be up to the task.

NBA Mid-Season: Buy the Cavaliers, Nuggets; Sell the Celtics, Magic

We’re just past midway on the NBA season, and there’s a lot for us to look at. Of particular interest is how the top teams have fared against other top teams, and how their offseason personnel moves have panned out.