- Ran the model with data through 2016-11-26.
- New feature: removing injured players and capturing dates players are expected to return from injury. If the return date is not available -- e.g., due to game-day decision -- I hold the player out for one day.
- Fixed bug that caused forecasts (not back-casts) to miss the data from the last actual game day.
- Ran the model with data through 2016-12-03.
- Cleveland fell in the rankings (to number 5), while Houston, Clippers, San Antonio and Golden State are looking strong.
- Ran the model with data through 2016-12-10.
- Houston and Toronto made big gains in the rankings.
- Ran the model with data through 2016-12-17
- Golden State and Houston are still looking strong, with Golden State being the clear favorite. Interestingly, the Clippers fell below Utah, Memphis and Toronto to number 7 overall. FiveThirtyEight has the Clippers tied with Toronto at number 5.
- Ran the model with data through 2016-12-24
- Golden State still on top. Cleveland and San Antonio tied at number 2. Houston and Toronto right behind.
- Ran the model with data through 2016-12-31
- A shocking development: Golden State dropped to number three overall! Could it be because they have not done that well against elite teams do far?
- Ran the model with data through 2017-01-07
- Golden State is still number three overall! Cleveland remains number 1 despite JR Smith being injured.
- Golden State back on top!
- Golden State still on top
- The model basically thinks that Golden State can't lose.
- The model basically thinks that Golden State can't lose.