This is a really good article from theringer.com on how these lineup +/- stats are very deceiving.
[url]https://www.theringer.com/2023/4/13/23681148/2023-nba-playoff-preview-how-to-use-and-not-use-lineup-data
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In summary, sample size is everything. Secondarily, in conjunction with sample size, shooting variance causes significant issues.
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Forget lineup data, can we talk about Jokic's defensive advanced stats?!? Or Gobert's "offensive impact"? Absolutely fraudulent.


