Mika Honkasalo

Mika Honkasalo

Joined: May 5, 2014

HonkasaloAnalytics.com. 21-year old NBA enthusiast, a bit of a math and computer geek. Enjoys one-legged fadeaways and 15-foot bankers. Occasionally ventures outside for a pick up game. Follow on twitter @mhonkasaloNBA if you want to talk some ball!

Nov 27, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka (9) attempts to block a shot attempt by San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter (22) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Stat Central: Defense Vs. Offense In The Playoffs

Aug 18, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers (left) and owner Steve Ballmer at press conference at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Clippers: Who Is Steve Ballmer?

May 26, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) tries to block a shoot by Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) during the third quarter in game three of the Eastern Conference finals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Miami defeated Indiana 114-96. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports

Stat Central: The Value Of Rim Protection

Apr 4, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love (42) is pressured by Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Minnesota Timberwolves won in 2 overtimes 122-121. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Stat Central: The Cleveland Cavaliers’ Title Chances

November 4, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard J.J. Redick (4) controls the ball against Houston Rockets during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Clippers: Appreciating J.J. Redick

Jun 15, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) stands on the free throw line with Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) during the second quarter in game five of the 2014 NBA Finals at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Stat Central: NBA Title Odds By Record

Dec 9, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) chest bumps guard Chris Paul (3) prior to playing the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Clippers defeated the Sixers 94-83. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Clippers: The Chris Paul And Blake Griffin Pick And Roll

Nov 11, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (20) shoots a jump shot during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Stat Central: NBA Shooting Stats And Tendencies

May 1, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) controls the basketball against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second quarter in game six of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Clippers 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Is Blake Griffin A Good Post-Up Player?

May 14, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs players (from left) Tim Duncan, and Manu Ginobili, and Tony Parker, and Kawhi Leonard after a timeout against the Portland Trail Blazers in game five of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Advanced Stats: The Four Factors Of Winning

Nov 3, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons small forward Josh Smith (6) and Detroit Pistons center Greg Monroe (10) during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit won 87-77. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Fixing The Detroit Pistons

May 5, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) celebrates with Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game one of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Clippers: What Do Spencer Hawes, Jordan Farmar Bring?

Apr 6, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Thunder 122-115. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Stat Central: Kevin Durant’s In-Season Decline

Mar 23, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) celebrates after scoring during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Stat Central: Carmelo Anthony Is About To Get Overpaid

Oct 29, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Darren Collison (2) guards Los Angeles Lakers point guard Jordan Farmar (1) in the second half of the game at the Staples Center. Lakers won 116-103. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Clippers: Jordan Farmar Agrees To Deal

Jan 29, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Charlotte Bobcats forward Josh McRoberts (11) drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (back) during the first half at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Stat Central: Josh McRoberts All-Stars Of The NBA