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Friday, November 6

Early Trends: Investigating Rising NBA Scoring

by Kevin Pelton

Points per game are up in the NBA as compared to this time last season, but what explains the increase?

On the Beat: Anthony Contending for Scoring Title

by John Perrotto

The Denver Nuggets are one of two remaining undefeated teams at 5-0, and Carmelo Anthony's scoring (good for second in the NBA) is a key reason for the fast start.

Thursday, November 5

The Cavaliers Are Offensive: Analyzing Cleveland's Attack

by Anthony Macri

Having added Shaquille O'Neal, the Cavaliers are off to a slow start on offense. Here are four ways Cleveland can get back on track.

Around the Rim: North Carolina Reloads

by John Perrotto

The Tar Heels may have lost four starters from their championship squad to the NBA, but there is still plenty of talent in Chapel Hill.

Wednesday, November 4

Use This All-American Team Instead: My Picks

by John Gasaway

Harangody, Aldrich, Collins, Patterson, and Singler. Great performers all, but are they really the five best players out of 4,000-plus guys suiting up for D-I ball? Let’s see if we can help out the AP.

Five Thoughts: Bulls-Bucks

by Bradford Doolittle

Five key takeaways from the Bulls' comeback win over Milwaukee on Tuesday, a game which featured the first official match-up between point guard prodigies Derrick Rose and Brandon Jennings.

Book Review: Mathletics

by Kevin Pelton

Wayne Winston's new book serves as a primer to statistical analysis of each of the three major sports.

Tuesday, November 3

Every Play Counts: Brandon Jennings

by Kevin Pelton

Milwaukee's rookie point guard, who opted for Italy over NCAA hoops, has turned heads in his first two NBA games. Here's how Jennings has done it.

On the Beat: Smith Reaches Block Milestone

by John Perrotto

On Saturday, Hawks forward Josh Smith became the youngest NBA player to reach 900 career blocks. Just like he was the youngest to 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 and 800.

Monday, November 2

Jumping to Conclusions: Early Storylines

by Kevin Pelton

Taking a look at some of the most interesting developments over the season's first week, including Orlando's impressive depth.

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