Why Analytics Don’t Always Pay Off in the Playoffs

In today's NBA, are analytics just a regular season tool? Analytics have a major place in today’s basketball world. At some level, every team relies on data and analytics for roster construction, salary negotiation, and in-game strategy. But the...

Episode 24 of the Counterpoints: The Sports Analytics Podcast from MIT Sloan Management Review podcast, hosted by MIT Sloan Management Review, titled "Why Analytics Don’t Always Pay Off in the Playoffs" was published on October 10, 2019 and runs 33 minutes.

October 10, 2019 ·33m · Counterpoints: The Sports Analytics Podcast from MIT Sloan Management Review

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In today's NBA, are analytics just a regular season tool? Analytics have a major place in today’s basketball world. At some level, every team relies on data and analytics for roster construction, salary negotiation, and in-game strategy. But the playoffs? They're a different story. In the NBA's second season, is it time to ignore the numbers and let talent, tenacity, and those hated "intangibles" rule the court? It's a question perplexing GMs and coaches alike. We'll search answers with Los Angeles Lakers reporter, Mike Trudell.

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In today's NBA, are analytics just a regular season tool? Analytics have a major place in today’s basketball world. At some level, every team relies on data and analytics for roster construction, salary negotiation, and in-game strategy. But the playoffs? They're a different story. In the NBA's second season, is it time to ignore the numbers and let talent, tenacity, and those hated "intangibles" rule the court? It's a question perplexing GMs and coaches alike. We'll search answers with Los Angeles Lakers reporter, Mike Trudell.

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