Top team's play analysis (new)

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As season progresses, it will be fun to compare the team's performances. Here is a new addition to my stats and I look forward to add more on my list.

• Look at Phoenix Suns Offensive figures. Only Orlando matches them all in offense
• Did you notice Dallas's exclusive bpg 12 blocks per game?
• Houston leads all in Offensive rebounds (14)
• There is no big difference to the Defensive rebounds with Orlando's exceptional number 35
• Its interesting to see how Half-court defensive Detroit scoring 101 per game trying to catch Offensive teams like Utah (108), Denver(107), Phoenix (106) , Boston (104) and Denver (102). I am really not very clear about Boston's game because of their new gel (Pierce, Garnett and Ray Allen)
• This year Orlando is big surprise being leader in 3 points with quite-obvious high-energy SUNS
• Phoenix SUNS dont paint the paint with Free Throws. Most of all they stay effiecient in and accurate in scoring field goals. In playoffs, it does matter and it will be interesting to see if Stoudamire and Diaw can make it
• Look at Turnovers and Pesonal Fouls and you will see why Phoenix Suns plays CLEAN basket ball. High profile guard like Steve Nash doesnt fear to make mistakes while he attempts those magical moves and consitently trusting his team mates.

My Stats in Shape

Working in my free-time, I could produce finally some things thats sharable and interesting. Check out the images of two of them that I could produce with few automated "clicks".

I am really curious if something of this is out somewhere in the NBA stats world. Here is a single-screen presenting who (player) is leading in what category of NBA Basketball Season; NBA 2007-08 TOP~TEN Leaders.

Look out where Agent 13 stands into the list
-Fields Goals - 7th
- Assists - 5th
- 3 Points - 3rd
- Turnover - 5th (cant help)

(if you understand some basket-ball numbers, then you should be able to find small bug in data processing that I have corrected now. However, its very painful at this point to correct the past entries)

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The 2nd dashbaord on the right side presents the performance chart for the NBA teams. I had plans to open a website for the same purpose.

Predict NBA 2008

EAST .......................................................................... WEST
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Miami........................................................Phoenix
Chicago.......................................................San Antonio
Detroit........................................................Dallas
New Jersey.................................................Denver
Cleaveland..................................................Utah
Boston........................................................Houston
Orlando......................................................Golden State
Washington................................................L.A. Lakers

-0- EAST FINALS -0-
Miami OVER Chicago

-0- WEST FINALS -0-
Phoenix OVER San Antonio

-0- NBA FINALS -0-
Phoenix OVER Miami

NBA Magz Updt

NBA (CBSSports)

The magazine has selected top 100 Fantasy players. Here is what they have for Phoenix SUNS

- 8 - Steve Nash: No one runs a team better, and fantasy owner reap the benefit of Nash playing in the Sun's offense.

- 12 - Amare Stoudemire: He proved his knee problems are a thing of the past. He slots No. 3 overall center

- 21 - Shawn Marion: Marrion dominates the stats sheet.

- 64 - Leandro Barbosa: Despite coming off the bench he sees 30-plus minutes. Probably the fastest basketball player on the court today.

- 92 - Raja Bell: He is great source of 3-point shooting.

- 98 - Boris Diaw: He can play at any position

NBA Player Rankings: THE BEST OF THE BEST

Phoenix leads this list too

- POINT GUARDS

-1 -. Steve Nash: He runs show for the explosive team and is likely be in the MVP race again.

- 12 - Leandro Barbosa: He is the man charged with running the floor when Nash needs a breather and he does it very well. Great finisher than distributor.

SHOOTING GUARDS

- 18 - Raja Bell: He is most effective from outside and fits the Sun's up-tempo scheme perfectly

SMALL FORWARDS

- 23 - Boris Diaw : He is very versatile player who can fill in wherever necessary

POWER FORWARDS

- 6 - Shawn Marion : He is one of the most underrated players in NBA. He can shoot from the outside and runs the floor as well. truly Matrixed.

CENTERS

- 2- Amare Stoudemire : One of the most explosive players on the court.

Profile

A little Agent 13

How old were you when you received your first basketball and what did it feel like to have your very own?

SN: I started playing basketball when I was 12 or 13. So I must have been 13 when I got my first ball. It felt good. It felt like a new friend.

When did you realize you had serious game?

SN: I was pretty good right away because when you are 12 or 13 it is more about what other sports you've played. If you are good at other sports you can translate it easily to any sport at that age. I realized when I was about 13 or 14 that I had a chance to be a really good player.

What advice would you give to someone who aspires to play in the NBA?

SN: I think you have to work extremely hard. You have to be creative and you have to make it fun. You have to be creative enough to expand your game. But you also have to be creative enough to find new ways to inspire yourself and make it enjoyable so you do want to get out there everyday and work hard and find a way to do more and more and more. And continue to push the envelope with how hard you work and how you can separate yourself from all the other players.

2006-07 stats

This year again I am going to create a extensive statiscal engine for Suns. Here are two of the graphs from 2006-07 season. Look at the stats

• They didnt loose a single game by 1 point
• 17 times Suns won by 5-10, 18 times 10-20 and 13 times above 20.
• When they scored 100+ points, their winning ratio is 53:8
• When they scored less than 100, its 15:6
• Suns just dropped 14 games to total 89 games
• Dont forget to notice their winning streaks. After dropping first four games, they turned the whole table upside down.

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