Clutch Time, Quantified: Do “Clutch Players” Actually Exist in the Data?
The NBA defines clutch time precisely: last five minutes, margin within five. So I pulled it — and tested whether “clutch” is a real, stable skill.
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Data Deep-Dives
Long-form investigations that start with a question and follow the numbers wherever they lead. No takes without a table behind them.
Rest vs. Performance: What the Data Says About Back-to-Backs and Load Management
Does a night of rest actually move the needle? I split a full season of games by days of rest to measure the real cost of the second night.
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