Episode 44: Why 2>3 (Sometimes): Considerations for Maximizing Scoring in Basketball

02.24.2026

This is the final episode in a series on Sports Statistics where Nathan, Steve, and Brent explore the mathematical thinking deployed by professional sports teams. In this episode, they look at point scoring strategies in basketball and baseball to understand whether people respond to new data or if some strategies are simply suboptimal.

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