03-12-2023, 09:55 AM
(This post was last modified: 03-12-2023, 09:56 AM by dynamicalVoid.)
(03-12-2023, 09:42 AM)loki Wrote: Like I said, everything in context. Using regular season data doesn't mean you ignore how the game changes in the playoffs. If Dallas went eye test only, they would be the only team in the league doing so.
I just wouldnt put a lot of resources into lineup plus/minus when:
1) The team or opponent is not trying its hardest, making the stat flawed
2) Eye test can probably get you just as close to what a flawed stat can tell an entire analytics team
What does a flawed stat do for you when lazy players on other teams actually start playing not lazy? Powell is a perfect example of what happens in Playoffs. A try-hard that can look ok during reg season, but when the players he looked ok against start playing for real...your left looking at a piece of paper that lied to you about this player or lineups ability.