As a Phoenix Suns fan and basketball junkie, I’m not going to lie…I love advanced stats.
Are they the Bible? By no means. Do I expect Monty Williams to make every decision based on them? Not a chance. There is something to be said for the feel of a game and making your decision based on that. There is no “momentum” statistic, and although some people do not believe “the big mo” is a real thing, I believe it is, especially in basketball.
The ebb and flow of the game, coupled with the on-court intensity provided by the players, should never be ignored simply because some advanced stat says Ricky Rubio is a better shooter against left-handed defenders in the 3rd quarter (not a real stat, don’t waste your time trying to find it).