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The Analytics of the Houston Rockets Are Flawed

Listen to Doug Gottlieb join The Herd and talk about the teetering Houston Rockets, who are looking to clean house after once again falling short in the playoffs to the Golden State Warriors.

The team has long touted its ingenious analytics focused on three-point shooting and free throws but the franchise has failed to make an NBA Finals appearance since Daryl Morey took over as general manager in 2007.

Check out the audio below as Doug points out a major flaw in the system when it comes to the old adage of 33% from three equals 50% from two. Doug says the math may be true on that statement but there’s a lot missing from it as well.

The Analytics of the Houston Rockets Are Flawed