Sid

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[Sid @tacticalfouling]

Going through historical data…

Arda Guler is not only the best final 3rd creator in Europe this season, but he’s on pace to have one of the best creation seasons since expected assists began to be tracked, like peak Messi/De Bruyne level.

Extended deep dive coming soon.

[Sid @tacticalfouling]

To me the Pistons, Thunder, Pacers and Knicks from the last 2 seasons are examples of how highly defensively slanted regular season teams just don’t translate to the playoffs, where scoring becomes a lot harder and the cognitive strain of playing offense starts adding up.

[Sid @tacticalfouling]

@krisrhim1 😂😂😂😭

[Sid @tacticalfouling]

Mourinho coming back from a decade of hibernating at mediocre clubs to snatch Pep’s chain after the Premier League finally threw the hammer down on Man City:

[shutti jamaldeen @jamalisco2443]

@tacticalfouling Same man that seals Jose legacy as top 3 goat

[Sid @tacticalfouling]

Check out the show and my articles! We'll be keeping close tabs on Mourinho's Real Madrid all season long. We also have a special article only feed on @Substack

https://t.co/UbhtEKX0ag

[The Real Deal @RealDealPodz]

International break statistical roundup: Real Madrid foul discrepancies, Champions League distance covered metrics, Europe's leaders in offsides, goals and chance creation, and Barcelona's (unsustainable?) finishing streak.

https://t.co/Sox7F9dCcL

By @tacticalfouling

[Sid @tacticalfouling]

My gut feeling: Jose Mourinho is going to win Real Madrid’s 16th Champions League.

[The Real Deal @RealDealPodz]

International break statistical roundup: Real Madrid foul discrepancies, Champions League distance covered metrics, Europe's leaders in offsides, goals and chance creation, and Barcelona's (unsustainable?) finishing streak.

https://t.co/Sox7F9dCcL

By @tacticalfouling

[The Real Deal @RealDealPodz]

Latest episode out: @tacticalfouling on Real Madrid's bizarre foul and yellow-card rates, LAST in UCL distance covered, finishing, offside rates and more.

YT: https://t.co/3cg2rB0Y0q

Spotify: https://t.co/JOmV6l60wd

Apple: https://t.co/GH2s7kYbsS

[Sid @tacticalfouling]

@FmCatenaccio @FabrizioRomano Beat those bums H2H though, you’ll learn your lesson in December

[Sid @tacticalfouling]

Great point that decel moves work the legs, and abrupt step back 3s can especially be taxing on the calves. On top of Ant Man the Doncic, Tatum, Haliburton, and Lillard injuries are examples.

The gravity of off dribble 3 pt shooting instead makes the game WAY easier cognitively more than anything: weaponizes lesser shooters, reduces the actions the other 4 players on the floor have to run to create separation and lets them run offense earlier in the shot clock.

A selection of the best off dribble 3 point shooters in NBA history in Lillard, Curry, Doncic, Edwards and Lamelo Ball playing in Wembanyama’s conference should truly test his drop defense in the playoffs. And differently than the Knicks did.

[Mike De La Rosa @MiikeDLR]

@tacticalfouling Completely disagree, stop/start hard decel moves (euros too) are very hard on your legs. Rim running for Wemby and dunking isn't too hard on him, he barely has to jump at times

I think the combo of explosive stop/start + vertical explosion is what's caused Ant to get banged up

[Iztok Franko @iztok_franko]

Luka had 5 steals + 2 blocks vs the Hawks. His second game in first 10 games of the season with 5 steals.

He had 5 steals + 1 block vs TOR
5 steals + 2 blocks vs ATL

[Skyfall @polarfall]

Luka Doncic defensive stats.

1. STOP% : 3.7 (91%)
2.FTOVs : 2.3 (99%) : charge drawn + steal
3. Deflec : 2.8 (90%)
4. rimpts save/100 : 2.2 (99%)
5. Foul% : 4.6 (99%) : shooting foul commit
6. rim diff% : -31.3 (99%)
7. Drgt on/off : +8.5 (94%)

most of thems are career high.

[Sid @tacticalfouling]

Not always realistic, but I’d sell early on more athletic archetypes in modern sports. I would’ve traded Aaron Gordon after seeing game 2 vs Minnesota last year. And I would’ve traded Jalen Williams after OKC’s 4th loss to San Antonio in the regular season last year.

[Mike De La Rosa @MiikeDLR]

I'd run through a wall for this guy -- remembering this after a good win over the Nuggets in 2025

[Sid @tacticalfouling]

@alifakharany Damn we need one of these for the Negreira Era

[Sid @tacticalfouling]

With the caveat that Mbappe isn’t some peak Messi or Ronaldo level finisher who overperforms his shot quality, the way the average fan overweights their eye test when it comes to finishing is always funny.

Pure, unfiltered cognitive dissonance.

[The Real Deal @RealDealPodz]

Top 5 goal-scorers this season (subtracting penalties)

Big 5 Leagues + Champions League

[Sid @tacticalfouling]

Manchester City and Manchester United getting relegated from the Premier League in the same season would be poetic justice.

[Sid @tacticalfouling]

2 players who’ve been stereotyped because of ring culture are Luka Doncic & Kylian Mbappe.

Didn’t pan out last year, but glad to finally see them in situations where their talents can shine, with coaches who appreciate them, and organizations steadily building around them.

[The Real Deal @RealDealPodz]

2 generational talents that are being mocked for their defense, who finally have coaches who can optimize their games and hold them accountable. Luka Doncic & Kylian Mbappe. Watch out 👀

[Sid @tacticalfouling]

Real Madrid playing their best football and most complete games of the season after Vinicius got suspended is quite predictable.

He was taking up a spot that is going to Guler, Bernardo Silva or Diomande and redundant offensively & defensively.

Football is not rocket science.

[Sid @tacticalfouling]

Even funnier that this came against Detroit, who needed someone like Reaves next to Cade. Just rubbing what they’re missing in their face.

Feel bad for Cade though. Elite player who has no help.

[Basketball Performances @NBAPerformances]

Austin Reaves #1 option hoops vs Detroit:

43 PTS | 5 | 4 | 14/27 | 4/6 | 11/11 FT | 67.5 TS%

[Basketball Performances @NBAPerformances]

Austin Reaves #1 option hoops vs Detroit:

43 PTS | 5 | 4 | 14/27 | 4/6 | 11/11 FT | 67.5 TS%