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I recently explored key trends in NBA history by building an analytical warehouse designed to answer some thought-provoking questions. Drawing from the process and insights I gained throughout the project, I've documented my approach and findings in a blog post. I'd truly appreciate any feedback or suggestions to help me improve my work further.

Link to the blog: https://medium.com/@karkisatkarhere/from-patterns-to-practice-50978850fa5f

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Satkar Karki
University of South Dakota
Vermillion SD
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Thanks, Satkar, for your analysis of recent NBA trends.

You might consider expanding your work to include analysis of "load management," the idea of resting players (either fewer minutes per game or sitting out some games in the schedule such as the second of two games held on consecutive nights). Some have conjectured that resting players more often may decrease the prevalence of injuries which seem to have increased in recent years.

During this past season, the Cleveland, Boston, Milwaukee, and Indiana teams (4 of the best 5 teams in the Eastern Conference) all had excellent players whose injuries meaningfully hindered their playoff chances.

  

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John Milne
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY
jmilne@clarkson.edu
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And Golden State, John!  Curry was injured in their playoff hunt.

Satkar, I second John's comments.  Injuries are a part of all professional sports now.

Thanks for the posts!!

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Bruce Hartman
Professor
University of St. Francis
Tucson, AZ United States
bruce@ahartman.net
website: https://sites.google.com/ahartman.net/drbrucehartman/Home
blog:http://supplychainandlogistics.org
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-05-2025 05:09
From: John Milne
Subject: Blog Post: My Take on NBA Trend Analysis Using Analytical SQL Patterns

Thanks, Satkar, for your analysis of recent NBA trends.

You might consider expanding your work to include analysis of "load management," the idea of resting players (either fewer minutes per game or sitting out some games in the schedule such as the second of two games held on consecutive nights). Some have conjectured that resting players more often may decrease the prevalence of injuries which seem to have increased in recent years.

During this past season, the Cleveland, Boston, Milwaukee, and Indiana teams (4 of the best 5 teams in the Eastern Conference) all had excellent players whose injuries meaningfully hindered their playoff chances.

  

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John Milne
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY
jmilne@clarkson.edu
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