The pace revolution is upon us.
Through six days, the league is scoring 202.9 points per game this season, the highest mark in more than 20 years (since 1993-94).
Are teams shooting better? Nope. Shooting more threes? A little bit, but that hasn't made much of a difference. Getting to the free throw line more often or committing fewer turnovers? No and no.
The difference is pace. The league is averaging 101.3 possessions (per team) per 48 minutes this season, up from 96.3 last year.
This is a copycat league, and though few of the league's general managers picked the Golden State Warriors to repeat, many of their teams are trying to emulate the champs.