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Kevin Pelton previews the Eastern Conference finals between the Heat and Pacers.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2013

Amin Elhassan and Bradford Doolittle break down the Indiana Pacers-Miami Heat Eastern Conference finals matchup with expert scouting and advanced statistical analysis.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2013

Using the Championship Leverage Index -- a metric that quantifies the importance of individual playoff games -- Neil Paine examines the best and worst active NBA players when it comes to performing in the "clutch." Tyson Chandler tops the list.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2013

Amin Elhassan outlines five top players in the 2013 NBA playoffs, breaking down their top skills while examining what makes them so effective. Stephen Curry's shooting and Zach Randolph's offensive rebounding prowess rank at the top.

Story | Conversation | May 10, 2013

Who have been the best performers in the playoffs so far? We're keeping track.

Story | Conversation | May 09, 2013

If the Heat are to advance past the Bulls, they'll need more production from NBA MVP LeBron James, David Thorpe writes. Likewise, for the Bulls to pull a major upset, Carlos Boozer must be more assertive inside.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2013

Amin Elhassan and Bradford Doolittle break down the Chicago Bulls-Miami Heat semifinal matchup with expert scouting and advanced statistical analysis.

Story | Conversation | May 05, 2013

Who have been the best performers in the playoffs so far? We're keeping track.

Story | Conversation | May 03, 2013

In ESPN The Magazine, Peter Keating uses statistical analysis to determine the most dominant athletes and teams in each sport over the past 15 years, then compared the winners across sports to name the single best performer in the Mag's lifespan.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2013

Chris Broussard writes that Cleveland's hire of Mike Brown as the Cavaliers' new head coach doesn't rule out a return to Cleveland of LeBron James in 2014. Plus, more buzz from around the NBA.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2013

Amin Elhassan and Bradford Doolittle break down the Miami Heat-Milwaukee Bucks first round matchup with expert scouting and advanced metric analysis.

Story | Conversation | April 20, 2013

Chris Palmer argues why LeBron James should add Defensive Player of the Year to his many awards and accolades this season.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2013

Homework time for the rooks. Which veteran should Michael Kidd-Gilchrist study?

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2013

Chris Broussard offers his award winners for 2012-13 NBA season, including Damian Lillard for Rookie of the Year.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2013

Bradford Doolittle looks at which teams stand to gain the most from shorter rotations in the playoffs. If you're the Miami Heat, that just means more of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2013

David Thorpe writes that the Oklahoma City Thunder have the talent to win the Western Conference, beat the Miami Heat and win an NBA title. But their chemistry will have to improve for any of that to happen.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2013