Our eighth episode of Absolute Value with NBA Math features Marvin Barge (NBA superfan) talking with NBA Math Editor in Chief Adam Fromal about the ultra-competitive race for 2017's NBA MVP award. Are there any legitimate candidates beyond Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James? How much does the season-long triple-double matter? Which factors are more important than others? Who should win?
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Absolute Value with NBA Math, Episode 8: MVP Race with Marvin Barge

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Our 10th episode of Absolute Value with NBA Math features Wes Goldberg (All U Can Heat and Locked on Heat) talking with NBA Math Editor in Chief Adam Fromal about the Miami Heat and their second-half surge. Which players have sparked the run? What does the future hold for Hassan Whiteside? Which of the Johnsons has been better, and which will prove superior going forward? Will Miami make the playoffs?
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Unless otherwise indicated, all stats are from NBA Math or NBA.com and are accurate heading into games on April 6.

Absolute Value with NBA Math, Episode 10: Miami Heat with Wes Goldberg

Our ninth episode of Absolute Value with NBA Math features Frank Madden (Brew Hoop and Locked on Bucks) talking with NBA Math Editor in Chief Adam Fromal about the up-and-down Milwaukee Bucks. Just how good has Giannis Antetokounmpo been? What has enabled Malcolm Brogdon to make a Rookie of the Year run? What's next for Jabari Parker after his torn ACL? Will this team make the playoffs?
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Unless otherwise indicated, all stats are from NBA Math or NBA.com and are accurate heading into games on March 28.

Absolute Value with NBA Math, Episode 9: Milwaukee Bucks with Frank Madden

Our seventh episode of Absolute Value with NBA Math features Duncan Smith (Piston Powered and 16 Wins a Ring) talking with NBA Math Editor in Chief Adam Fromal about the Detroit Pistons and their quest for the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 seed. Is Kentavious Caldwell-Pope now this team's best player? What does the future hold for Reggie Jackson and Andre Drummond after their disappointing campaigns come to a conclusion? Will the roller-coaster ride finish on a high or a low?
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Unless otherwise indicated, all stats are from NBA Math or NBA.com and are accurate heading into games on March 21.

Absolute Value with NBA Math, Episode 7: Detroit Pistons with Duncan Smith

Our sixth episode of Absolute Value with NBA Math features Eric Griffith (Blazer's Edge) talking with NBA Math Editor in Chief Adam Fromal about the Portland Trail Blazers and their quest for the Western Conference's No. 8 seed. How good has Jusuf Nurkic been and what's his long-term ceiling? Can C.J. McCollum and Damian Lillard coexist forever? What's next for this team as it looks to elevate its ceiling?
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Unless otherwise indicated, all stats are from NBA Math or NBA.com and are accurate heading into games on March 15.

Absolute Value with NBA Math, Episode 8: MVP Race with Marvin Barge

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