The Analytics Paradox: When Numbers Don't Add Up The Cleveland Cavaliers' series against the New York Knicks has been a stark reminder that numbers can be misleading.
Coach Kenny Atkinson's assertion that his team is "analytically" beating the Knicks raises more questions than answers about the role of data in sports.
Atkinson's team has been on the receiving end of some brutal blowouts, and their shooting has been woefully inconsistent. On paper, at least, it looks like they should be winning.