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Yesterday's Links: What You Missed on 2/12/15

Three-point contests, George Karl, WAR and Frederik Andersen. You missed a lot on numberFire yesterday.

Didn't have enough time to catch some of the content and analysis on numberFire.com yesterday? Don't worry -- here's what you missed.

Is There an Optimal Number of Three-Pointers Made in an NBA Game?
The number of three-pointers attempted and made in NBA games has changed drastically through the years. Bryan Mears wonders and analyzes if there's a sweet spot in terms of number of threes made to get a win in an NBA contest.

What George Karl Will Bring to the Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings are onto another coach -- this time George Karl. Will he save the Kings and make them competitive? Brett Oswalt takes a look.

How Scoring Impacts Pitcher Selection in Daily Fantasy Baseball
The scoring systems in daily fantasy baseball on both DraftKings and FanDuel are unique. As a result, your approach in choosing pitchers may change depending on the site you play on. Jim Sannes shows us how it should change.

Is This the Best NBA Three-Point Contest Group in the Last 15 Years?
The three-point contest is upcoming, and our own Zachary Krajkowski looks into whether or not this 2015 group is the best we've seen since the turn of the century.

Will the Anaheim Ducks Sink or Swim Without Frederik Andersen?
The Ducks will be without goaltender Frederik Andersen for a week due to a head injury. But because head injuries are so difficult to manage, it could be longer. Is Anaheim in trouble?

Philadelphia Eagles 2014 Season Review: The Anticlimactic Ending
At on point in the 2014 season, the Eagles had 88 percent odds to make the playoffs. They didn't, which was a huge disappointment for Chip Kelly's squad. What did they do right and wrong this year, and what should they be doing this offseason?

Where Will Brandon Beachy Sign?
Brandon Beachy is talented, but he's also always hurt. Chris Heiner looks at three possible destinations for the righty.

Which War Statistic Is Best for Evaluating Pitchers?
John Stolnis digs into an interesting topic of which wins above replacement statistic is best to use for pitchers.

Ranking the 7 NFL Head Coaching Hires
Our own Joe Redemann has done a lot of coaching analysis since the NFL's regular season ended, and in this one, he ranks each of the new head coach hires from 1 to 7.

Indianapolis Colts 2014 Season Review: One Step Closer
The Colts took another step forward in 2014, reaching the AFC Championship behind quarterback Andrew Luck. What should we expect them to do during the offseason?