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Cleaning the Glass features NBA stats that are:
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  • Easier to use. Aren't familiar with a stat? No problem. Percentiles help you interpret it.
  • Hard to find elsewhere. Stats broken down by transition and halfcourt play, by position, by whether a player was on the court, and more.
  • Front-office quality. Used by NBA teams, agents, writers like Zach Lowe, and fans around the world.
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