Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Stats, analysis, commentary I have a confession: I hate the word efficiency in connection with basketball. It’s a fundamental concept, it quite literally is the whole game, and it’s a stupid damn term that doesn’t really describe what it means or why it’s important. For that matter, offensive and defensive rating are also terrible … [Read more...] about Wizards loss to Warriors underscores the high cost of wasting possessions
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Poll: Wizards fans vote for some home team players to the All-Star Game
Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images That said, a significant proportion of fans will only vote for superstars who “deserve it.” Last Sunday, I posted a poll to ask if you, the fans, would vote for Washington Wizards players to the NBA All-Star Game just because they play for the Wizards. Only 58 people responded, which I am disappointed about. But I think the results … [Read more...] about Poll: Wizards fans vote for some home team players to the All-Star Game
Ravens News 1/16: Valiant Effort and more
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Ravens have only themselves to blame as their season ends in Cincinnati - Jeff Zrebiec It was certainly easy to play the “what if?” game. What if the Ravens did have Jackson, who missed his sixth consecutive game to end the season with the sports world’s most speculated-on knee injury? Even without him, the Ravens outgained the … [Read more...] about Ravens News 1/16: Valiant Effort and more
Ravens sign 6 players to futures contracts
Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports Following last night’s playoff loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the Baltimore Ravens have taken care of their first order of 2023 offseason business. On Monday, the Ravens signed the following six players to futures contracts — WR Shemar Bridges WR Mike Thomas OG John Simpson DT Rayshad Nichols OLB Jeremiah Moon DB Bopete … [Read more...] about Ravens sign 6 players to futures contracts
Ravens News 1/17: Unsettling Offseason and more
Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports Five things we learned from the Ravens’ season-ending 24-17 playoff loss to the Cincinnati Bengals - Childs Walker Ja’Marr Chase reminded the Ravens what they lack. The Ravens have developed an effective defensive formula against Burrow, giving him few chances to shoot for explosive plays. But even in a tense game, with every yard hard … [Read more...] about Ravens News 1/17: Unsettling Offseason and more