The Kings went to the free throw line on 13.8% of their plays. That was a rate 12.2% higher than any other team in the league! Sacramento scored 22.0% of its total points from free throws this season, most in the league.
The Kings were the only team in the NBA that had more than 50% of its two-point field goal attempts come within 10 feet of the rim (50.4%).
DeMarcus Cousins had 303 plays when single-covered on the left and right blocks last season. He took at least 1 dribble on 300.
Rajon Rondo was 19.5% less effective with the Mavericks than the Celtics last season. Why? He was forced to play off ball about 15% more. The result was that the ball was in his hands 11% less often.
DeMarcus Cousins drew 34 charges last season, most in the NBA and 5 more than any other player.
Willie Cauley-Stein won the NABC Defensive Player of the Year award last season at Kentucky, becoming the second Wildcat to win the award (Anthony Davis). He ranked 1st in the nation in defensive win shares, 2nd in defensive rating and 5th in defensive plus/minus.
Peter Newmann is an analyst and writer who spent 10 years at ESPN, 8 as the NBA senior researcher working 24/7 on the league. He wrote game notes for crews, articles for ESPN.com, analysis for studio shows, and regularly assisted reporters and writers. Follow him on Twitter, and check out his Web site, www.peternewmann.com.