Positive Residual
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Sports analytics and strategy. Creating tools for winning teams in basketball, baseball, and soccer. Previous contributions: Nylon Calculus, Cleaning the Glass, and The Ringer.
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Here’s the strikeout pitch by Alex Vesia against Manny Machado in last year’s NLDS. It’s a slider rather than the fastball this afternoon, but the location and objective is the same.
August 18, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Here’s the strikeout pitch by Alex Vesia against Manny Machado in last year’s NLDS. It’s a slider rather than the fastball this afternoon, but the location and objective is the same.
Here's the Orlando Magic schedule for January, when they play two Global Games against Memphis in London and Berlin.
Despite the overseas travel, the Magic have the second easiest January schedule after the Clippers.
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Despite the overseas travel, the Magic have the second easiest January schedule after the Clippers.
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#NBASky
August 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Here's the Orlando Magic schedule for January, when they play two Global Games against Memphis in London and Berlin.
Despite the overseas travel, the Magic have the second easiest January schedule after the Clippers.
positiveresidual.com/shiny/nba/
#NBASky
Despite the overseas travel, the Magic have the second easiest January schedule after the Clippers.
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#NBASky
Utah, Philadelphia, and Sacramento all have 14 true rest advantages, tied for the most in the NBA.
On the opposite end, Charlotte, Houston, and Memphis have the fewest at 7.
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#NBASky
On the opposite end, Charlotte, Houston, and Memphis have the fewest at 7.
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#NBASky
August 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Utah, Philadelphia, and Sacramento all have 14 true rest advantages, tied for the most in the NBA.
On the opposite end, Charlotte, Houston, and Memphis have the fewest at 7.
positiveresidual.com/shiny/nba/
#NBASky
On the opposite end, Charlotte, Houston, and Memphis have the fewest at 7.
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#NBASky
The Sixers lead the league in back-to-back games with 16 alongside Charlotte, Denver, Phoenix, and Washington.
Philadelphia also has 14 true rest advantages -- tied, as well, for the most in the NBA.
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#NBASky
Philadelphia also has 14 true rest advantages -- tied, as well, for the most in the NBA.
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#NBASky
August 14, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The Sixers lead the league in back-to-back games with 16 alongside Charlotte, Denver, Phoenix, and Washington.
Philadelphia also has 14 true rest advantages -- tied, as well, for the most in the NBA.
positiveresidual.com/shiny/nba/
#NBASky
Philadelphia also has 14 true rest advantages -- tied, as well, for the most in the NBA.
positiveresidual.com/shiny/nba/
#NBASky
I am anticipating the tears the next time you go on the Yahoo podcast. 😀
July 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I am anticipating the tears the next time you go on the Yahoo podcast. 😀
The quality of this tweet just about matches the Lakers’ offseason. 😂
July 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The quality of this tweet just about matches the Lakers’ offseason. 😂
The Lakers will quickly become winners the moment they sign Ayton and reduce you to tears. 😂
July 1, 2025 at 12:43 AM
The Lakers will quickly become winners the moment they sign Ayton and reduce you to tears. 😂
OKC is up by 2 at 7:14 in the 2nd quarter. The Thunder have the turnover edge, 1 vs 6, while the Pacers are within distance due to 3s: 6/11 vs 2/9. #NBASky
June 23, 2025 at 12:54 AM
OKC is up by 2 at 7:14 in the 2nd quarter. The Thunder have the turnover edge, 1 vs 6, while the Pacers are within distance due to 3s: 6/11 vs 2/9. #NBASky
Wonderful creation by Bennedict Mathurin off the ghost screen. He sees spaces off the catch, attacks, and finishes the possession with a putback. #NBASky
June 23, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Wonderful creation by Bennedict Mathurin off the ghost screen. He sees spaces off the catch, attacks, and finishes the possession with a putback. #NBASky
Tyrese Haliburton starts the game hitting 3/4 from deep. Great defensive possession here from OKC, but the Pacers remain patient and find him for the 3 late in the shot clock. #NBASky
June 23, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Tyrese Haliburton starts the game hitting 3/4 from deep. Great defensive possession here from OKC, but the Pacers remain patient and find him for the 3 late in the shot clock. #NBASky
Between both teams, the lineup with the worst point differential was the Pacers' starting unit, which lost its 12 minutes on the floor by 9. Indiana saw its best results in the minutes played by Obi Toppin, Bennedict Mathurin, and TJ McConnell. #NBASky
June 12, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Between both teams, the lineup with the worst point differential was the Pacers' starting unit, which lost its 12 minutes on the floor by 9. Indiana saw its best results in the minutes played by Obi Toppin, Bennedict Mathurin, and TJ McConnell. #NBASky
The Thunder shot 46% from 3-point range tonight -- their highest 3P% in a loss this season. #NBASky www.statmuse.com/nba/ask?q=hi...
June 12, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The Thunder shot 46% from 3-point range tonight -- their highest 3P% in a loss this season. #NBASky www.statmuse.com/nba/ask?q=hi...
As with Game 1, the Pacers hit the 60% mark in true shooting. They shot more efficiently overall than OKC, despite having lower FG% at the rim and behind the arc. They also had more shot attempts. #NBASky
June 12, 2025 at 3:27 AM
As with Game 1, the Pacers hit the 60% mark in true shooting. They shot more efficiently overall than OKC, despite having lower FG% at the rim and behind the arc. They also had more shot attempts. #NBASky
In just 22.4 minutes, Bennedict Mathurin led all scorers with his career playoff-high 27 points on 15 true shot attempts and 32% usage. The Pacers outscored OKC by 15 during his time on the floor. #NBASky
June 12, 2025 at 3:21 AM
In just 22.4 minutes, Bennedict Mathurin led all scorers with his career playoff-high 27 points on 15 true shot attempts and 32% usage. The Pacers outscored OKC by 15 during his time on the floor. #NBASky