A simple place to start is averaging the player and opponent data.
A standard method of adaptive backgrounding is averaging the images over time, creating a background approximation which is similar to the current static scene except where motion occurs.
They may only seem dimmer now because the camera is averaging the light reflected from the spots and the darker rocky surface nearby.
But this season, Redick is averaging the most minutes played (30.9) in his career and has become the sharpshooter Rivers needed to stretch the perimeter, allowing Griffin and Jordan more space inside the restricted area.
The Heat never seem to know which version is going to play that night, and, perhaps, neither does Wade, who is averaging the fewest minutes, points and field-goal attempts of his nine postseasons.
DeRozan is averaging the second-fewest minutes of his career and his shot attempts are down, yet he's posting a career-high true-shooting percentage (57) and assist rate (23.9percentt) and is within sniffing distance of a career-high player efficiency rating.
