The file P07_32.xlsx contains scores on all of the regular-season games in the NBA for the 2001–2002 basketball season. Use the same procedure as in Example 7.8 to rate the teams. Then sort the teams...

The file P07_32.xlsx contains scores on all of the regular-season games in the NBA for the 2001–2002 basketball season. Use the same procedure as in Example 7.8 to rate the teams. Then sort the teams based on the ratings. Do these ratings appear to be approximately correct? (You might recall that the Lakers beat the Nets in the finals.) What does the model estimate the home court advantage to be?

Example 7.8