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Player Rater: More late-season risers, fallers

By Josh Whitling
Special to ESPN.com

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Every preseason, statistics from the last stretch of the previous season are cited when predicting players' prospects for the upcoming year. How often do you hear "Player X went crazy in March and April, and proved down the stretch that he's ready for an increased role"? OK, so I've probably written that exact sentence with an actual player's name in it before, so you know what I mean. Late-season stats are among the most discussed, so it's key to analyze them while they happen. This week, I ...

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