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Howard Beck @howardbeck.bsky.social · Aug 29

Hey #NBASky: I highly recommend DunksAndThrees.com, for all your analytics needs, and access to the best public all-in-one stat, EPM.

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Taylor Snarr @taylorsnarr.bsky.social · Aug 29

The link above is for the live replay of Mavs @ Lakers on Feb 25th.
Some features:
-The page will automatically update without a page refresh.
-Live win prob uses free-throw % skill.
-Click on the shooting zones and players to filter.
Feel free to let me know your feedback!

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Taylor Snarr @taylorsnarr.bsky.social · Aug 29

I LOVE building DunksAndThrees. Thank you kindly to subscribers who allow for continued work to the site! I'm happy to announce a new formal & live data feed moving forward. Check out this new live game page that is running now with a live replay! dunksandthrees.com/games/22400835
More info below.

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Taylor Snarr @taylorsnarr.bsky.social · Apr 24

Number of days ranked 1st in EPM since the 2020-21 season

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Taylor Snarr @taylorsnarr.bsky.social · Apr 24

dunksandthrees.com/games

Taylor Snarr @taylorsnarr.bsky.social · Apr 24

EPM prediction preeetty close

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Mike Beuoy @inpredict.bsky.social · Apr 19

I was able to resuscitate the inpredictabe live win probability charts in time for the playoffs.

Link: stats.inpredictable.com/nba/wpBox_li...

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Lev Akabas @levakabas.bsky.social · Apr 17

The most impactful super young players in the NBA, according to @taylorsnarr.bsky.social's EPM 👇

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Taylor Snarr @taylorsnarr.bsky.social · Apr 11

Team EPM is the sum of EPM at each point in time (weighted by playing time). Allows you to see which players are driving team strength. dunksandthrees.com

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Taylor Snarr @taylorsnarr.bsky.social · Apr 11

Pistons players driving this season's surge according to EPM

Line chart showing this season's increase in EPM for Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Malik Beasley, Jalen Duren, and Ron Holland.

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Taylor Snarr @taylorsnarr.bsky.social · Apr 11

Pistons the last 12 seasons in Team EPM

Line chart showing the Detroit Pistons' surge this season

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Taylor Snarr @taylorsnarr.bsky.social · Apr 10

I'll give you some numbers.

Amen is 1st in Defensive-EPM for 2024-25 (among qualifying players):

Amen: +2.9

Draymond: +2.5

Daniels, J-Dub, Zubac +2.3

Btw, an absolute treat of a read.

Autumnal Dunks @dunks.bsky.social · Apr 10

this is the shit i come to the ringer for

Tyler Parker on Amen: "Could give you some numbers, but that’s not what this is about. This is about spellbinding, about rousing sparks. About feeling like you accidentally wandered into the future. He makes the kinds of plays that reward multiple viewings. You want to go back and look again, revel in the absurdity of what just happened, make sure your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. Where did he start the play from? How did he make up all that ground? Look how high he got. Look how far out he was when he took off. Jesus, look at that. Thompson moves like he’s being propelled by a higher purpose, like there’s a voice inside his head and all it screams is charge. Soars on the wings of F/A-18 Hornets. He’s a camera shaker, a wonder machine. Hard to focus on anything but the anthropomorphized Valkyrie tearing up the court. It would be easy for Thompson to ease off the gas sometimes, the physical tools so bonkers they could make up for him losing interest every now and again. It’s to his credit that the intensity never wavers. The defense is staggering. Your man is Gibraltar on skates out there. He was the most fun player to watch in the league this season. When he’s on the court, the jump program is loaded. Young Morpheus bounce. He should do the dunk contest in mirrored pince-nez and a leather trench. Let him free your mind."

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Hoop Informatics @hoopinformatics.bsky.social · Feb 19

This is great.

Interesting topic and analysis on the level and quantity of stars in the league year by year using Dunksandthrees.com and EPM created by
@taylorsnarr.bsky.social

Howard Beck @howardbeck.bsky.social · Feb 18

And, from me:

It’s been 21 years, the longest drought in history, since the NBA last expanded. Is there enough talent now to support two new teams?

www.theringer.com/2025/02/18/n...

Are We Sure NBA Expansion Is a Good Idea?

It’s been 21 years, the longest drought in history, since the NBA last expanded. Is there enough talent now to support two new teams? Or would it dilute the league? We surveyed a dozen NBA figures.

www.theringer.com

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Taylor Snarr @taylorsnarr.bsky.social · Jan 8

Also, if you look at the playoff probabilities page that simulates the rest of the season using EPM and likely return dates of injured players, you'll see the wolves are predicted to finish 7th in the west at this point at about 44 wins. dunksandthrees.com/playoff-prob...

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Taylor Snarr @taylorsnarr.bsky.social · Jan 8

One reason is that Team EPM accounts for injuries so players like Luka, Kyrie, and Ja being out bumps Mavs, Griz lower than they otherwise would (and thus Wolves are higher). It's also a little bit the predictive nature of EPM that hasn't given up on the talent that exists on the team.

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Taylor Snarr @taylorsnarr.bsky.social · Jan 5

SGA 🤝 basketball

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Taylor Snarr @taylorsnarr.bsky.social · Jan 1

dunksandthrees.com/epm/actual

Dunks & Threes: Pro Basketball Analysis

NBA stats, analysis, and predictions. Home of Estimated Plus-Minus (EPM).

dunksandthrees.com

Taylor Snarr @taylorsnarr.bsky.social · Jan 1

SGA has gained ground over Jokic in season EPM. Top 10:

SGA +8.2

Jokic +7.4

Wemby +5.9
Tatum +5.5
Luka +5.4
Giannis +5.4
Franz +5.1
JJJ +4.9
Steph +4.7
Mobley +4.6

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Taylor Snarr @taylorsnarr.bsky.social · Dec 23

DunksAndThrees.com API is now available!

Easily retrieve data programmatically for all available seasons and dates with the following endpoints:

EPM, Season EPM, Estimated Skills, Team EPM, game & boxscore predictions

Select Premium + API when signing up or upgrade on your account page.

Dunks & Threes: Pro Basketball Analysis

NBA stats, analysis, and predictions. Home of Estimated Plus-Minus (EPM).

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John Hollinger @johnhollinger.bsky.social · Dec 1

Man, Franz doesn't get nearly enough love for his defense

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Taylor Snarr @taylorsnarr.bsky.social · Dec 1

12th in DEPM 📈

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Taylor Snarr @taylorsnarr.bsky.social · Nov 23

Thank you!!

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Taylor Snarr @taylorsnarr.bsky.social · Nov 22

Yeah exactly. His turnover rate is almost half of what it typically is and what it will likely be with more sample.

Taylor Snarr @taylorsnarr.bsky.social · Nov 22

Defense is a bit tough so early. But he consistently ranks pretty high in opponent turnovers when he is the closest defender, and he's only improved this season.

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Taylor Snarr @taylorsnarr.bsky.social · Nov 22

Me neither. Defense driving it. Low turnovers helps on O.

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