Updated: November 4, 2009, 2:53 PM ET

Scoring on the rise? Let's investigate ...

PER Diem: Nov. 4, 2009

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Hollinger By John Hollinger
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Remember back in the halcyon days of, oh, 24 hours ago, when it seemed like a tidal wave of offense was about to swamp the league?

Our Marc Stein reported Tuesday that shooting numbers were up -- way up -- all across the league, as was offense overall through the first seven days of the season. And Marc was right.

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