Among the websites devoted to covering the NBA from a statistical perspective, BasketballProspectus.com does some of the most detailed, interesting and well-researched work.
In order to examine how some of the more advanced statistics apply to the 2009-10 Lakers through 34 games, we dialed up the site’s lead NBA analyst, Kevin Pelton.
Pelton broke down the plus/minus metric and how it applies to Ron Artest in particular, Kobe Bryant’s increased scoring this season, L.A.’s improved overall defense and more.
To listen, just click “play” below.
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