rasuo214
12-10-2015, 07:45 PM
Alright I did this last season a couple times so I figured I'd do it again. I'll try to do these every month if I have the time and if people are interested in them. This version is solely for the month of November, so it doesn't include the 2 October games and it doesn't include any of the December games. I'll add a ytd version starting with the next version. If you're interested in checking out last season's analysis: http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245295
Description for those that don't already know what numbers are all about:
These Player Pairs statistics take a look at how the Spurs perform when various possible tandems are on the court at the same time. The numbers in the cells correspond to the tandem comprised of the name in the column and the name in the row. For example, as you can see below, the Spurs outscore their opponents by 7.9 points per 100 possessions when Leonard is on the court with Green.
Players are listed by minutes played this season and this does not include tonight's Toronto game.
Green: The player in the column improved the impact of the player in the row.
Red: The player in the column worsened the impact of the player in the row.
Blue: The player in the column had neither a positive or negative impact on the player in the row.
http://i.imgur.com/kqILljt.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/pI1PDOS.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/QsbAqOy.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/lJTrS0V.jpg
**EDIT: Corrected Net Pairings
Difference between Point differential and Net Pairing. In the first Chart we seen Duncan improves everyone, so why does he have some negative net pairings? Basically the difference is in Point differential if the points per 100 possession is higher than his paired teammate then Duncan is having a positive impact (examples: Leonard is +11.3 with Duncan Leonard is +13.9, Parker is +9.9 with Duncan Parker is +12.7 etc.)
In Net Pairing it looks at the impact that both players have on one another, so while Duncan's teammates play better with him on the floor, Duncan doesn't necessarily play better in certain pairings (Leonard, Green, Parker, Aldridge, Butler, McCallum). So Net Pairing looks at whether the pairing is a net positive or negative.
Example: Duncan and Leonard, Duncan has a positive impact on Leonard but Leonard has a negative impact on Duncan. Combined they are still a net positive by +1.2 points per 100 possessions, individually Duncan is +15.3 and Leonard is +11.3, so combined you would expect at least +26.6 (15.3+11.3). Duncan with Leonard is a +13.9 (so while this is lower than Duncan's +15.3) combined Duncan and Leonard are a +27.8 (13.9+13.9) which is 1.2 points more than their combined individual base (27.8-26.6).
Best Pairs:
Kyle Anderson and any of the starters - Talk about Jekyll and Hyde, Anderson is great with any of the starters, not so much with his bench colleagues. Especially true defensively, the numbers are limited but Kyle with Kawhi or Timmy have been amazing defensively.
Leonard, Parker, Aldridge and the bench - To no one's surprise the starters aren't playing well with each other but they do mesh well with the bench unit.
Duncan and Manu - Whew, good thing they didn't retire, they have been one of the most effective pairings among those with significant minutes, plus they've done a great job improving those around them.
Pop please stop playing these guys together:
Aldridge and West - This duo has a negative net pairing of 35.4. Not only have they been bad defensively but they are also among the worst offensively.
Green and Ginobili, Diaw, Mills, Butler - Again not surprising that Green has been struggling but especially true when he's playing with key players on the bench. What is surprising is that the issue is more so on the defensive end than on offense (not that they are great offensively).
Offensive Stars: Leonard, Parker, Duncan, Ginobili
Defensive Stars: Duncan, Mills, Ginobili, Anderson
MVP: Tim Duncan
Description for those that don't already know what numbers are all about:
These Player Pairs statistics take a look at how the Spurs perform when various possible tandems are on the court at the same time. The numbers in the cells correspond to the tandem comprised of the name in the column and the name in the row. For example, as you can see below, the Spurs outscore their opponents by 7.9 points per 100 possessions when Leonard is on the court with Green.
Players are listed by minutes played this season and this does not include tonight's Toronto game.
Green: The player in the column improved the impact of the player in the row.
Red: The player in the column worsened the impact of the player in the row.
Blue: The player in the column had neither a positive or negative impact on the player in the row.
http://i.imgur.com/kqILljt.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/pI1PDOS.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/QsbAqOy.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/lJTrS0V.jpg
**EDIT: Corrected Net Pairings
Difference between Point differential and Net Pairing. In the first Chart we seen Duncan improves everyone, so why does he have some negative net pairings? Basically the difference is in Point differential if the points per 100 possession is higher than his paired teammate then Duncan is having a positive impact (examples: Leonard is +11.3 with Duncan Leonard is +13.9, Parker is +9.9 with Duncan Parker is +12.7 etc.)
In Net Pairing it looks at the impact that both players have on one another, so while Duncan's teammates play better with him on the floor, Duncan doesn't necessarily play better in certain pairings (Leonard, Green, Parker, Aldridge, Butler, McCallum). So Net Pairing looks at whether the pairing is a net positive or negative.
Example: Duncan and Leonard, Duncan has a positive impact on Leonard but Leonard has a negative impact on Duncan. Combined they are still a net positive by +1.2 points per 100 possessions, individually Duncan is +15.3 and Leonard is +11.3, so combined you would expect at least +26.6 (15.3+11.3). Duncan with Leonard is a +13.9 (so while this is lower than Duncan's +15.3) combined Duncan and Leonard are a +27.8 (13.9+13.9) which is 1.2 points more than their combined individual base (27.8-26.6).
Best Pairs:
Kyle Anderson and any of the starters - Talk about Jekyll and Hyde, Anderson is great with any of the starters, not so much with his bench colleagues. Especially true defensively, the numbers are limited but Kyle with Kawhi or Timmy have been amazing defensively.
Leonard, Parker, Aldridge and the bench - To no one's surprise the starters aren't playing well with each other but they do mesh well with the bench unit.
Duncan and Manu - Whew, good thing they didn't retire, they have been one of the most effective pairings among those with significant minutes, plus they've done a great job improving those around them.
Pop please stop playing these guys together:
Aldridge and West - This duo has a negative net pairing of 35.4. Not only have they been bad defensively but they are also among the worst offensively.
Green and Ginobili, Diaw, Mills, Butler - Again not surprising that Green has been struggling but especially true when he's playing with key players on the bench. What is surprising is that the issue is more so on the defensive end than on offense (not that they are great offensively).
Offensive Stars: Leonard, Parker, Duncan, Ginobili
Defensive Stars: Duncan, Mills, Ginobili, Anderson
MVP: Tim Duncan