Each week, Tom Haberstroh pours over the data and digs through the stats to come up with THE BIG NUMBER – the one metric that defines the NBA that week. Tune i...
These Stats PROVE Anthony Davis Can Drag the Mavs to the Playoffs
On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine weigh in on why Anthony Davis is THE most important player with 10 games remaining in the NBA regular season. Patrick Dumont and Nico Harrison get to see whether their high-stakes gamble pays off in the short term, as AD currently has an outside shot to drag the Dallas Mavericks into the Play-In and then perhaps the Playoffs. Plus, Dan explains how the next tier of "most important players" with 10 games to go includes Aaron Gordon, Devin Booker, Jaden McDaniels and Kawhi Leonard — with the Western Conference Playoff picture heating up more each day. And the guys discuss Damian Lillard's DVT diagnosis and how it impacts the Milwaukee Bucks in the short-term, and perhaps additionally impacting Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with Milwaukee in the long run.(1:00) - Big Number: Can Anthony Davis carry the Dallas Mavericks?(16:45) - Aaron Gordon elevates the Denver Nuggets defense(21:20) - Devin Booker's impact on the Phoenix Suns(25:30) - Kawhi Leonard surging with the Los Angeles Clippers(29:00) - Jaden McDaniels is sinking 3's for the Minnesota Timberwolves(33:45) - Over/under scoreboard update(37:15) - LeBron says Giannis could score 250 a game in the 1970's(41:10) - Where do the Milwaukee Bucks go from here?
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Bucks WASTING an all-time great Giannis season? | The Big Number
The Big Number this week looks at the spectacular season being had by Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. Could the Greek Freak finish 3rd in the MVP race, despite how disappointing the team has been? Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine reveal that Giannis is putting up numbers that we've never seen before, but no one is talking about it. That probably has something to do with the Bucks being WINLESS against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder this season. Tuesday night's loss to Golden State was bad enough that Doc Rivers called a meeting with Giannis and Damian Lillard to try and pull the Bucks out of a "dire" situation.(3:30) - Does Giannis deserve more MVP buzz?(13:25) - Celtics' lead over Bucks helps Tatum's case(17:55) - Is the Cavs' talented roster hurting Donovan Mitchell's case?(24:50) - Too little too late for Anthony Edwards?(28:15) - Jalen Brunson is elevating the Knicks(32:15) - Over/under scoreboard update(33:05) - Are the Bucks a one & done playoff team?
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Jimmy Butler transforms Warriors from SLOPPY to SLEEK
On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive deep into the seismic shift in the Golden State Warriors' performance since Jimmy Butler's arrival. From being one of the sloppiest teams in the NBA to now leading the league in free throws made with fewer turnovers than ever, Butler has reshaped the Warriors into a mistake-free juggernaut. The pair break down his impressive individual stats, including how he's driving efficiency on both ends without dominating the ball, and what his presence has done to increase Steph Curry’s scoring, pushing him to one of his most efficient stretches ever. Could Butler’s addition be the missing piece to a Warriors’ NBA title run?Tom & Dan also take a close look at how the Warriors have adjusted in non-Steph minutes, with Jimmy’s impressive numbers filling the gap when Curry sits, and discuss the effectiveness of their new small-ball lineup. Plus, the impact of Jonathan Kuminga’s potential return and how his presence could further bolster Golden State’s depth as they head into the postseason. With Butler's impact stretching from offense to defense, could this midseason trade go down as one of the best in NBA history?(1:15) - Big Number: Jimmy Butler revitalizes Golden State(16:25) - Steph’s improved shooting(22:00) - Warriors’ new & improved net rating(24:15) - Golden State small-ball starting five(28:00) - Kuminga to return after ankle injury(33:50) - Over/under scoreboard update(34:25) - Shaq forgets who’s coaching the Pistons📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT
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NBA Awards home stretch: SGA, Jokic or LEBRON for MVP? + DPOY, 6MOY, COY & MIP
On this edition of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine take a look at every single front-runner for each of the NBA Awards: MVP, Most Improved Player, 6th Man of the Year, Coach of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. Will the current favorites hang on for the next month? Tom and Dan break down SGA's chances of winning his 1st MVP, and whether LeBron James has a true, viable path to chasing him down (in LeBron chasedown fashion). Evan Mobley is the current DPOY favorite, but Tom explains why he "hates" that. Could Evan's head coach Kenny Atkinson be caught by JB Bickerstaff? Cade Cunningham leads MIP as the Pistons dream season continues, but should former #1 overall picks even be eligible for that award? And the nominees that could catch Payton Pritchard for 6MOY. Plus the guys weigh in on the devastating Kyrie Irving news as it pertains to his looming contract situation, and go in hard on Mavericks GM Nico Harrison.(1:40) - Big Number: SGA or Jokic for MVP? (or LeBron?)(18:55) - Little Number: Defensive Player of the Year(25:20) - Little Number: Coach of the Year(29:50) - Little Number: 6th Man of the Year(34:35) - Most Improved Player(42:55) - Scoreboard update: Tom ties it(44:50) - What Kyrie's injury means for Dallas'📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT
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The BEST Cavs team EVER, sorry Bron! + Luka Doncic: defensive JUGGERNAUT
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine have stumbled across undeniable evidence: the 2024-25 Cleveland Cavaliers are the best team in franchise history. Yes, better than the 2016 title-winning team (sorry, LeBron!) by EVERY statistical measure. The Big Number this week focuses on the Cavs' margin of victory, which has now encroached "all-time great" status. The ascent of Evan Mobley, the MIP case for Ty Jerome, how Kenny Atkinson and Koby Altman have been right with every decision, the addition of De'Andre Hunter, how this has been the best individual seasons for both Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland... and how Max Strus is playing the Cavs' "Steph Curry" role (don't worry: Tom and Dan will explain)! The Cavs are absurdly good and this episode will tell you what has been "The Diff."Plus — the Los Angeles Lakers are somehow BETTER defensively with Luka Doncic than they were with Anthony Davis. How is that possible?? Tom and Dan have you covered on every angle from LeBron past to LeBron present on this must-watch installment of The Big Number.(1:00) - The Big Diff: Cavs' historic point differential(13:35) - Cavs' insane offensive rating+(17:35) - Cavs have 20% of the top players in win share per 48 min(22:15) - Evan Mobley's impact on Cavs offense(28:35) - 10 Cavs players averaging 19+ minutes per game(34:30) - Over/under scoreboard update(35:10) - Reacting to Luka Doncic against the Mavericks📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT
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Each week, Tom Haberstroh pours over the data and digs through the stats to come up with THE BIG NUMBER – the one metric that defines the NBA that week. Tune in as he and Dan Devine put Tom’s big number to the test and explain the one thing from the world of basketball that was hidden in plain sight. Listen to THE BIG NUMBER for a fun conversation filled with jokes, stats that you won’t hear anywhere else and become a smarter NBA fan in the process.
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