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The Wharton Moneyball Post Game Podcast
Moneyball Highlights: NBA Finals/Tennis Elo Ratings
Jun 19, 2024
Wharton's Eric Bradlow and guests dive into NBA Finals, Boston Celtics' path to championship, tennis Elo ratings, and Novak Djokovic's impressive play. Topics include Celtics vs. Mavericks playoffs, Elo ratings in tennis, and analyzing player performance in baseball.
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- The Celtics' dominant performance in the NBA Finals showcased higher efficiency than the Mavericks despite facing tougher opponents.
- Novak Djokovic's ELO peak in tennis signifies a significant advantage in match probabilities, raising questions about the suitability of ELO as a measure for peak dominance.
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Performance Comparison: Celtics vs. Mavericks in NBA Playoffs
Analyzing the NBA Finals playoff performance, it was observed that the Mavericks, although playing more games against tough opponents, did not outperform the Celtics overall. Despite the Mavericks possibly facing exhaustion due to a tougher playoff path, the Celtics' dominant performance and efficiency indicated a higher level of play, leading them to succeed in the playoffs.
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