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NBA Stat Glossary

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NBA Player Stats

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Scoring & Shooting

18 stats

PointsFree: Points record the total number of points a player scores through field goals and free throws. For example, if a player makes 8 field goals (16 points) and 6 free throws, they score 22 total points. This NBA player stat is the most fundamental measure in NBA scoring stats, reflecting overall offensive production.
Points Per GameFree: Points per Game measures the average number of points a player scores each game. For example, if a player scores 1,680 points over 70 games, they average 24.0 points per game. This NBA player stat is the primary measure of scoring consistency and volume in NBA scoring stats.
Field Goal PercentageFree: Field Goal Percentage measures the rate of successful field goals made out of total attempts. For example, if a player makes 9 shots out of 18 attempts, their field goal percentage is 50%. This is one of the most common NBA player stats and plays a central role in NBA scoring stats, showing overall shooting efficiency.
Field Goals MadeFree: Field Goals Made record the total number of successful baskets a player scores during games. For instance, if a player hits 11 shots in a single game, their field goals made for that contest is 11. This is a core NBA player stat used to track offensive output and contribution to NBA scoring stats.
Field Goals AttemptedFree: Field Goals Attempted track the total number of shots a player takes, whether made or missed. For example, if a player attempts 20 shots but makes 8, their field goals attempted is still recorded as 20. Within NBA player stats, this reflects workload and offensive involvement, helping evaluate efficiency in NBA scoring stats.
Three Point Field Goal PercentageFree: Three Point Percentage measures the accuracy of a player’s three-point shots by dividing makes by attempts. For instance, a player who hits 4 of 10 three-pointers has a 40% rate. This is an essential NBA player stat for evaluating perimeter shooting and a core measure within NBA scoring stats.
Three Point Field Goals MadeFree: Three Point Field Goals Made count the total number of three-point shots a player scores. For example, if a player makes 6 threes in a game, their three-point field goals made is 6. This NBA player stat directly contributes to NBA scoring stats by highlighting long-range scoring ability.
Three Point Field Goals AttemptedFree: Three Point Field Goals Attempted record the total number of three-point shots a player tries. For example, if a player shoots 12 times from beyond the arc, their three-point attempts are 12 regardless of makes. This NBA player stat measures volume and role within NBA scoring stats.
Two Point Field Goal PercentageFree: Two Point Percentage calculates the success rate of shots taken inside the three-point line. For instance, a player who makes 7 of 14 two-point attempts has a 50% two-point percentage. This is a valuable NBA player stat that reveals efficiency inside the arc, crucial to NBA scoring stats.
Two Point Field Goals MadeFree: Two Point Field Goals Made record the total number of baskets scored inside the three-point line. For example, if a player makes 9 layups or mid-range shots, their two-point field goals made is 9. This NBA player stat is key in evaluating offensive production in NBA scoring stats.
Two Point Field Goals AttemptedFree: Two Point Field Goals Attempted track the total number of two-point shots taken in a game or season. For instance, a player who shoots 15 times inside the arc has 15 two-point attempts. This NBA player stat helps balance efficiency against volume within NBA scoring stats.
Free Throw PercentageFree: Free Throw Percentage measures the accuracy of free throws by dividing makes by attempts. For example, a player who makes 8 of 10 free throws has an 80% rate. This NBA player stat highlights reliability at the line and is an important factor in NBA scoring stats.
Free Throws MadeFree: Free Throws Made count the total number of successful free throw shots. For instance, if a player makes 6 free throws in one game, their free throws made is 6. This NBA player stat reflects scoring consistency and adds to overall NBA scoring stats.
Free Throws AttemptedFree: Free Throws Attempted record the number of free throw shots a player takes. For example, if a player goes 7-for-10 at the line, their free throw attempts are recorded as 10. This NBA player stat reflects a player’s ability to draw fouls and is closely tied to NBA scoring stats.
Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%)Free: Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%) adjusts field goal percentage to account for the added value of three-pointers. For example, a player making 4 two-pointers and 2 threes out of 10 shots has a higher eFG% than their basic percentage suggests. This advanced NBA player stat provides better insight into efficiency in NBA scoring stats.
True Shooting Percentage (TS%)Free: True Shooting Percentage (TS%) measures scoring efficiency by including field goals, three-pointers, and free throws in one formula. For example, if a player scores 30 points on 20 total shooting possessions, their TS% reflects that balance. This NBA player stat offers a complete view of efficiency within NBA scoring stats.
Free Throw Rate (FTr)Free: Free Throw Rate (FTr) calculates how often a player gets to the free throw line compared to field goal attempts. For example, if a player takes 5 free throws and 20 field goals, their FTr is 0.25. This NBA player stat reflects aggressiveness and efficiency, supporting NBA scoring stats.
Points per Shot Attempt (PPS)Free: Points per Shot Attempt (PPS) measures how many points a player scores per shot taken, including free throws. For instance, if a player scores 25 points on 20 attempts, their PPS is 1.25. This NBA player stat highlights efficiency and complements NBA scoring stats.

Playmaking & Usage

8 stats

AssistsFree: Assists record the number of times a player passes the ball to a teammate who scores directly afterward. For example, if a guard drives and dishes to a center for a dunk, it counts as an assist. This NBA player stat is a core part of NBA playmaking stats, reflecting vision and passing ability.
Assists per GameFree: Assists per Game measures the average assists a player records each game. For instance, if a player has 400 assists over 80 games, they average 5.0 assists per game. This NBA player stat highlights consistency and distribution skills in NBA playmaking stats.
Assist Percentage (AST%)Free: Assist Percentage (AST%) estimates the percentage of teammate field goals a player assists while on the court. For example, if a point guard assists on 40% of team makes, their AST% is 40. This NBA player stat is a key advanced NBA playmaking stat for assessing impact.
TurnoversFree: Turnovers count the number of times a player loses possession of the ball to the opposing team. For example, a bad pass intercepted by a defender is a turnover. This NBA player stat is tracked in NBA playmaking stats to measure decision-making and ball security.
Turnovers per GameFree: Turnovers per Game measures the average turnovers a player commits each game. For instance, if a forward commits 200 turnovers in 100 games, their average is 2.0 per game. This NBA player stat highlights efficiency and reliability in NBA playmaking stats.
Turnover Percentage (TOV%)Free: Turnover Percentage (TOV%) calculates how often a player turns the ball over per 100 possessions. For example, if a guard has a 12% TOV%, they lose the ball on 12 of every 100 possessions. This NBA player stat is vital in NBA playmaking stats to balance risk and production.
Assist-to-Turnover Ratio (AST/TO)Free: Assist-to-Turnover Ratio (AST/TO) compares assists to turnovers a player records. For example, if a player has 6 assists and 2 turnovers, their ratio is 3.0. This NBA player stat is central in NBA playmaking stats, showing efficiency in creating plays without mistakes.
Usage Rate (USG%)Free: Usage Rate (USG%) shows the percentage of team plays a player uses while on the floor, through shots, turnovers, or free throws. For example, if a star has a 30% USG%, they directly impact nearly one-third of possessions. This NBA player stat influences NBA playmaking stats by showing offensive involvement.

Rebounding & Hustle

9 stats

Offensive ReboundsFree: Offensive Rebounds are rebounds secured on the offensive end after a missed shot, giving a team another possession. For example, if a forward grabs a missed layup and scores on the putback, it counts as an offensive rebound. This NBA player stat is a key part of NBA rebounding stats, highlighting effort and second-chance creation.
Offensive Rebounds Per GameFree: Offensive Rebounds Per Game calculates the average number of offensive rebounds a player secures per contest. For example, if a center averages 3.2 offensive boards per game, they consistently create extra possessions. This NBA player stat is essential in NBA rebounding stats for measuring consistent second-chance production.
Offensive Rebound Percentage (OREB%)Free: Offensive Rebound Percentage (OREB%) measures the percentage of available offensive rebounds a player collects while on the floor. For example, if a center grabs 12% of all offensive rebound opportunities, their OREB% is 12. This NBA player stat is central to NBA rebounding stats for efficiency analysis.
Defensive ReboundsFree: Defensive Rebounds are rebounds collected on the defensive end after an opponent’s missed shot. For example, if a guard pulls down a missed three-pointer, it counts as a defensive rebound. This NBA player stat is a foundation of NBA rebounding stats, showing ability to end possessions.
Defensive Rebounds Per GameFree: Defensive Rebounds Per Game measures the average number of defensive rebounds a player collects per contest. For instance, if a forward averages 8.5 defensive rebounds per game, they consistently secure possessions. This NBA player stat is fundamental in NBA rebounding stats for evaluating defensive board dominance.
Defensive Rebound Percentage (DREB%)Free: Defensive Rebound Percentage (DREB%) calculates the percentage of available defensive rebounds a player secures while on court. For instance, if a player collects 25% of all possible defensive boards, their DREB% is 25. This NBA player stat is critical in NBA rebounding stats to measure control of the glass.
Total ReboundsFree: Total Rebounds represent the combined number of offensive and defensive rebounds a player grabs. For example, if a forward has 7 defensive and 3 offensive rebounds, their total is 10. This NBA player stat is a core part of NBA rebounding stats, reflecting overall rebounding impact.
Total Rebounds Per GameFree: Total Rebounds Per Game averages the combined offensive and defensive rebounds a player collects per contest. For example, if a center averages 12.5 rebounds per game, they dominate the glass consistently. This NBA player stat is the standard measure in NBA rebounding stats for overall board work.
Total Rebound Percentage (REB%)Free: Total Rebound Percentage (REB%) shows the share of all available rebounds a player collects during their time on court. For example, if a big man grabs 18% of available rebounds, their REB% is 18. This NBA player stat is vital in NBA rebounding stats for comparing across minutes and roles.

Fantasy Scoring

9 stats

DraftKings Fantasy Points Per GameFree: DraftKings Fantasy Points per Game measures the average fantasy points a player earns in DraftKings scoring across all games. For example, if a player totals 300 fantasy points over 10 games, they average 30 per game. This NBA player stat is a key metric in NBA fantasy stats for evaluating consistent production.
DraftKings Fantasy Points Per MinuteFree: DraftKings Fantasy Points per Minute calculate the average DraftKings points a player earns for every minute played. For instance, if a player scores 40 fantasy points in 20 minutes, they average 2.0 points per minute. This NBA player stat highlights efficiency and is essential in NBA fantasy stats.
DraftKings Fantasy Points Per PossessionFree: DraftKings Fantasy Points per Possession track the average DraftKings points a player produces for each possession they use. For example, if a player scores 1.5 fantasy points per possession, it reflects high involvement. This NBA player stat is a valuable tool in NBA fantasy stats for projecting role and efficiency.
FanDuel Fantasy Points Per GameFree: FanDuel Fantasy Points per Game measures the average FanDuel fantasy points a player earns each game. For example, if a player totals 250 fantasy points across 10 games, they average 25 per game. This NBA player stat helps compare production in NBA fantasy stats formats.
FanDuel Fantasy Points Per MinuteFree: FanDuel Fantasy Points per Minute calculate the average FanDuel points a player generates per minute of court time. For example, if a player scores 30 fantasy points in 15 minutes, their rate is 2.0 per minute. This NBA player stat reflects efficiency and is a vital tool in NBA fantasy stats.
FanDuel Fantasy Points Per PossessionFree: FanDuel Fantasy Points per Possession track how many FanDuel points a player produces for every possession they use. For instance, a player might average 1.2 fantasy points per possession. This NBA player stat emphasizes involvement and impact in NBA fantasy stats scoring.
Underdog Fantasy Points Per GameFree: Underdog Fantasy Points per Game measures the average number of fantasy points a player scores in Underdog contests per game. For example, if a player scores 240 points over 12 games, they average 20 per game. This NBA player stat is foundational in analyzing NBA fantasy stats.
Underdog Fantasy Points Per MinuteFree: Underdog Fantasy Points per Minute calculate the average Underdog fantasy points scored per minute of playing time. For example, if a player earns 24 fantasy points in 12 minutes, they average 2.0 per minute. This NBA player stat reflects efficiency in NBA fantasy stats.
Underdog Fantasy Points Per PossessionFree: Underdog Fantasy Points per Possession track the average Underdog fantasy points produced per possession used. For instance, a player generating 1.3 points per possession signals strong involvement. This NBA player stat is used for projections in NBA fantasy stats.

Advanced Efficiency

7 stats

Player Efficiency RatingFree: Player Efficiency Rating (PER) is a per-minute productivity metric developed by John Hollinger. It accounts for all box-score contributions (scoring, assists, rebounds, steals, blocks) and penalizes inefficiency (missed shots, turnovers, fouls), normalized against league averages. A league-average PER is 15.0 by definition. For example, an elite player like Nikola Jokic typically posts a PER above 30, while a solid starter averages around 16–18.
Player Impact EstimateFree: Player Impact Estimate (PIE) is an efficiency metric from NBA.com that measures a player's overall contribution relative to all game events. It combines positive contributions (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks) and accounts for negative ones (missed shots, turnovers, fouls). A PIE of 0.100 means the player accounted for 10% of game events while on the floor.
Offensive RatingFree: Offensive Rating measures the number of points a player produces per 100 possessions. For instance, if a guard has an offensive rating of 118, it means their team scores 118 points per 100 possessions with them on the floor. This NBA player stat is key to NBA player efficiency stats for scoring impact.
Defensive RatingFree: Defensive Rating calculates the points a player allows per 100 possessions. For example, a big man with a defensive rating of 103 means their team gives up 103 points per 100 possessions while they play. This NBA player stat is essential in NBA player efficiency stats for defensive evaluation.
Net RatingFree: Net Rating is the difference between a player’s offensive rating and defensive rating. For instance, a player with a 115 offensive rating and 105 defensive rating has a +10 net rating. This NBA player stat highlights overall effectiveness within NBA player efficiency stats.
Fantasy Points Per MinuteFree: Fantasy Points per Minute track the average fantasy points a player generates for each minute played. For instance, if a forward scores 36 fantasy points in 30 minutes, that’s 1.2 per minute. This NBA player stat links to NBA player efficiency stats for fantasy projections.
Fantasy Points Per PossessionFree: Fantasy Points per Possession measures average fantasy points scored per possession used. For example, if a guard averages 1.3 fantasy points per possession, it shows efficiency. This NBA player stat ties fantasy output to NBA player efficiency stats.

Clutch Stats

4 stats

Clutch Points Per GameFree: Clutch Points Per Game measures the average points a player scores in clutch situations: the final 5 minutes of a game when the score is within 5 points. For example, if a player averages 4.5 points in those high-pressure moments, that is their Clutch PPG. This NBA player stat highlights scoring under pressure.
Clutch Plus/MinusFree: Clutch Plus/Minus measures the net point differential when a player is on the court during clutch situations: the last 5 minutes with the score within 5 points. A positive number means the team outscores its opponent while that player is on the floor. This NBA player stat captures overall two-way impact under pressure.
Clutch Field Goal PercentageFree: Clutch Field Goal Percentage measures shooting accuracy in clutch situations: the final 5 minutes with the score within 5 points. For example, going 3-for-5 in a clutch moment gives a 60% clutch FG%. This NBA player stat reveals who can execute offensively when it matters most.
Clutch Win PercentageFree: Clutch Win Percentage measures the share of clutch games (last 5 minutes, score within 5) that a player's team wins when they are on the floor. For example, a 70% clutch win rate means the team wins 7 out of every 10 games that reach a clutch situation with that player active. This NBA player stat captures overall clutch impact.

Usage

3 stats

PossessionsFree: Possessions estimate the total number of individual offensive possessions a player uses during a season. The NBA does not track individual possessions directly, so they are calculated in two steps. First, team possessions per game are computed using the standard formula: FGA + 0.44 × FTA − OREB + TOV. Then each player's share is estimated by prorating team possessions by their minutes: Player Possessions = Team Possessions × (Player Minutes / Team Minutes). For example, if a team has 100 possessions in a game and a guard plays 36 of the team's 240 total minutes, that player is credited with roughly 15 possessions. Because a player is either on the floor for a possession or they are not, the final total is rounded to the nearest whole number. This NBA player stat is fundamental in NBA possessions stats for measuring volume and workload.
Possessions Per GameFree: Possessions Per Game measures the average number of estimated individual offensive possessions a player uses each game. Because the NBA does not track individual possessions directly, they are derived from team possessions (FGA + 0.44 × FTA − OREB + TOV) prorated by the player's share of team minutes: Player Possessions = Team Possessions × (Player Minutes / Team Minutes). For example, if a star forward plays heavy minutes on a fast-paced team, they may average 18 possessions per game, reflecting both the team's tempo and the player's role. The per-game average is rounded to two decimal places for precision. This NBA player stat is a key metric in NBA possessions stats for evaluating usage, pace, and offensive involvement.
Possession Percentage (POSS%)Free: Possession Percentage (POSS%) measures the share of team possessions attributed to a player across all games. It is calculated as: POSS% = (Total Player Possessions / Total Team Possessions) × 100. Because individual possessions are estimated by prorating team possessions by minutes played, POSS% closely reflects a player's minutes share over the season. For example, if a point guard accounts for 18% of their team's total possessions, their POSS% is 18.00. Unlike total and per-game possessions, POSS% is displayed to two decimal places because it represents a ratio rather than a count: a player cannot be on the floor for half a possession, but their percentage share can meaningfully differ at the decimal level. This NBA player stat is central to NBA possessions stats for understanding how much a player is involved relative to teammates.

NBA Team Stats

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General

5 stats

Games PlayedFree: Games Played represent the total number of games an NBA team has completed during a season. This stat provides essential context for evaluating team performance, standings, and per-game averages.
Possessions per GameFree: Possessions per Game measures the average number of offensive possessions a team uses in each game, serving as a key indicator of pace.
Extra Scoring Chances per GameFree: Extra Scoring Chances per Game measures how often a team creates additional scoring opportunities through offensive rebounds, turnovers forced, and hustle plays.
Effective Possession RatioFree: Effective Possession Ratio measures the percentage of possessions that result in a meaningful scoring opportunity.
Opponent Effective Possession RatioFree: Opponent Effective Possession Ratio measures how efficiently opposing teams convert possessions into scoring opportunities.

Scoring

25 stats

Average Scoring MarginFree: Average Scoring Margin measures the average point differential per game.
Offensive EfficiencyFree: Offensive Efficiency measures how many points a team scores per possession.
Defensive EfficiencyFree: Defensive Efficiency measures how many points a team allows per 100 possessions. A lower defensive efficiency indicates a stronger defense. For example, a team with a defensive efficiency of 105 allows 105 points per 100 opponent possessions.
Floor PercentageFree: Floor Percentage estimates the likelihood a team scores on a possession.
Points per QuarterFree: Points per Quarter track scoring averages by quarter.
First Half Points per GameFree: First Half Points per Game track scoring output in the first half.
Points from 2-Point Field GoalsFree: Points from 2-Point Field Goals measures total scoring generated from 2-point shots.
Points from 3-Point Field GoalsFree: Points from 3-Point Field Goals measures total scoring from beyond the arc.
Percentage of Points from 2-Point Field GoalsFree: Percentage of Points from 2-Point Field Goals measures the share of a team's total points that come from 2-point shots. This stat helps identify teams that rely heavily on interior scoring versus perimeter shooting.
Percentage of Points from 3-Point Field GoalsFree: Percentage of Points from 3-Point Field Goals measures the share of total points generated from 3-point shots, highlighting perimeter scoring reliance.
Percentage of Points from Free ThrowsFree: Percentage of Points from Free Throws measures the share of scoring generated at the free throw line, indicating how often a team draws fouls.
Points in the Paint per GameFree: Points in the Paint per Game track scoring near the basket.
Fastbreak Points per GameFree: Fastbreak Points per Game track points scored in transition opportunities.
Fastbreak EfficiencyFree: Fastbreak Efficiency measures the rate at which a team scores in transition, expressed as fastbreak points per 100 possessions. A higher value indicates a more effective transition offense.
Average Biggest LeadFree: Average Biggest Lead measures the average largest lead a team builds during games.
First Quarter Scoring MarginFree: First Quarter Scoring Margin tracks the average point differential in the first quarter.
Second Quarter Scoring MarginFree: Second Quarter Scoring Margin tracks point differential in the second quarter.
Third Quarter Scoring MarginFree: Third Quarter Scoring Margin tracks point differential in the third quarter.
Fourth Quarter Scoring MarginFree: Fourth Quarter Scoring Margin measures point differential in the final quarter.
First Half Scoring MarginFree: First Half Scoring Margin tracks the average point differential a team produces in the first half of games.
Second Half Scoring MarginFree: Second Half Scoring Margin measures the average point differential in the second half.
Margin Through Third QuarterFree: Margin Through Third Quarter tracks point differential entering the fourth quarter.
Second Chance Points per GameFree: Second Chance Points per Game track scoring after offensive rebounds.
Bench Points per GameFree: Bench Points per Game track the average scoring contribution from bench players.
Opponent Bench Points per GameFree: Opponent Bench Points per Game track how many points teams allow from opposing bench units.

Rebounding

6 stats

Offensive Rebounds per GameFree: Average offensive rebounds grabbed per game.
Defensive Rebounds per GameFree: Average defensive rebounds grabbed per game.
Total Rebounds per GameFree: Average total rebounds grabbed per game.
Offensive Rebound PercentageFree: Percentage of available offensive rebounds a team grabbed. OREB / (OREB + Opp DREB).
Defensive Rebound PercentageFree: Percentage of available defensive rebounds a team grabbed. DREB / (DREB + Opp OREB).
Total Rebounding PercentageFree: Percentage of available rebounds a team grabbed. REB / (REB + Opp REB).

Shooting

18 stats

Field Goal PercentageFree: Field Goal Percentage measures the share of total field goal attempts that are made. FG% = FGM / FGA.
Effective Field Goal PercentageFree: Effective Field Goal Percentage accounts for the added value of 3-point shots. eFG% = (FGM + 0.5 * 3PM) / FGA.
Three-Point PercentageFree: 3-Point Percentage measures the share of 3-point attempts that are made. 3P% = 3PM / 3PA.
Two-Point PercentageFree: 2-Point Percentage measures the share of 2-point attempts that are made. 2P% = 2PM / 2PA, where 2PM = FGM − 3PM and 2PA = FGA − 3PA.
Free Throw PercentageFree: Free Throw Percentage measures the share of free throw attempts that are made. FT% = FTM / FTA.
True Shooting PercentageFree: True Shooting Percentage measures overall scoring efficiency including field goals and free throws. TS% = PTS / (2 * (FGA + 0.44 * FTA)).
Field Goals Made per GameFree: Field Goals Made per Game is the average number of field goals made per game. FGM per Game = Total FGM / Games Played.
Field Goal Attempts per GameFree: Field Goal Attempts per Game is the average number of field goals attempted per game. FGA per Game = Total FGA / Games Played.
Three-Pointers Made per GameFree: 3-Pointers Made per Game is the average number of 3-point field goals made per game. 3PM per Game = Total 3PM / Games Played.
Three-Point Attempts per GameFree: 3-Point Attempts per Game is the average number of 3-point field goals attempted per game. 3PA per Game = Total 3PA / Games Played.
Free Throws Made per GameFree: Free Throws Made per Game is the average number of free throws made per game. FTM per Game = Total FTM / Games Played.
Free Throw Attempts per GameFree: Free Throw Attempts per Game is the average number of free throw attempts per game. FTA per Game = Total FTA / Games Played.
Three-Point RateFree: 3-Point Rate measures the proportion of field goal attempts taken from 3-point range. 3P Rate = 3PA / FGA.
Two-Point RateFree: 2-Point Rate measures the proportion of field goal attempts taken from 2-point range. 2P Rate = 2PA / FGA.
Free Throw Attempts per Field Goal AttemptFree: FTA per FGA measures the frequency of free throw attempts relative to field goal attempts. FTA per FGA = FTA / FGA.
Free Throws Made per 100 PossessionsFree: Free Throws Made per 100 Possessions measures how many free throws a team converts per 100 offensive possessions. FTM per 100 Poss = 100 * (FTM / Team Possessions).
Free Throws Attempted per Offensive PlayFree: Free Throws Attempted per Offensive Play measures the rate at which offensive plays result in free throw attempts.
Non-Blocked Two-Point PercentageFree: Non-blocked 2-Point Percentage measures shooting accuracy on 2-point attempts that are not blocked. Non-blocked 2P% = 2PM / (2PA − Opponent Blocks).

Blocks and Steals

4 stats

Blocks per GameFree: Average number of opponent shot attempts blocked per game.
Steals per GameFree: Average number of steals per game.
Block PercentageFree: Percentage of opponent field goal attempts blocked. BLK / Opp FGA.
Steals per Defensive PlayFree: Steals generated per opponent possession, measuring disruptive defense.

Assists and Turnovers

7 stats

Assists per GameFree: Average number of assists per game.
Turnovers per GameFree: Average number of turnovers a team commits per game. Lower is better.
Assist-to-Turnover RatioFree: Assists divided by turnovers, measuring ball-handling efficiency.
Assists per Field Goal MadeFree: Proportion of made field goals that were assisted, measuring team ball movement.
Assists per Offensive PlayFree: Assists generated per offensive play, measuring playmaking efficiency.
Turnovers per Offensive PlayFree: Turnovers committed per offensive possession. Lower values indicate better ball security.
Turnover PercentageFree: Percentage of plays ending in a turnover. TOV / (FGA + 0.44*FTA + TOV). Lower is better.

Shooting Defense

20 stats

Opponent Field Goal PercentageFree: Opponent Field Goal Percentage measures the share of field goal attempts opponents make against this team. Opp FG% = Opp FGM / Opp FGA.
Opponent Effective Field Goal PercentageFree: Opponent Effective Field Goal Percentage measures opponent shooting efficiency accounting for the added value of 3-point shots. Opp eFG% = (Opp FGM + 0.5 * Opp 3PM) / Opp FGA.
Opponent Three-Point PercentageFree: Opponent 3-Point Percentage measures the share of 3-point attempts opponents make against this team. Opp 3P% = Opp 3PM / Opp 3PA.
Opponent Two-Point PercentageFree: Opponent 2-Point Percentage measures the share of 2-point attempts opponents make against this team. Opp 2P% = Opp 2PM / Opp 2PA, where Opp 2PM = Opp FGM − Opp 3PM and Opp 2PA = Opp FGA − Opp 3PA.
Opponent Free Throw PercentageFree: Opponent Free Throw Percentage measures the share of free throw attempts opponents make against this team. Opp FT% = Opp FTM / Opp FTA.
Opponent True Shooting PercentageFree: Opponent True Shooting Percentage measures opponent overall scoring efficiency including field goals and free throws. Opp TS% = Opp PTS / (2 * (Opp FGA + 0.44 * Opp FTA)).
Opponent Field Goals Made per GameFree: Opponent Field Goals Made per Game is the average number of field goals opponents make per game against this team.
Opponent Field Goal Attempts per GameFree: Opponent Field Goal Attempts per Game is the average number of field goals opponents attempt per game against this team.
Opponent Three-Pointers Made per GameFree: Opponent 3-Pointers Made per Game is the average number of 3-point field goals opponents make per game against this team.
Opponent Three-Point Attempts per GameFree: Opponent 3-Point Attempts per Game is the average number of 3-point field goals opponents attempt per game against this team.
Opponent Free Throws Made per GameFree: Opponent Free Throws Made per Game is the average number of free throws opponents make per game against this team.
Opponent Free Throw Attempts per GameFree: Opponent Free Throw Attempts per Game is the average number of free throws opponents attempt per game against this team.
Opponent Three-Point RateFree: Opponent 3-Point Rate measures the share of opponent field goal attempts taken from 3-point range. Opp 3P Rate = Opp 3PA / Opp FGA.
Opponent Two-Point RateFree: Opponent 2-Point Rate measures the share of opponent field goal attempts taken from 2-point range. Opp 2P Rate = Opp 2PA / Opp FGA.
Opponent FTA per FGAFree: Opponent FTA per FGA measures the frequency with which opponents draw free throws relative to their field goal attempts. Opp FTA per FGA = Opp FTA / Opp FGA.
Opponent FTM per 100 PossessionsFree: Opponent Free Throws Made per 100 Possessions measures how many free throws opponents convert per 100 offensive possessions. Opp FTM per 100 Poss = 100 * (Opp FTM / Opp Possessions).
Opponent Non-Blocked Two-Point PercentageFree: Opponent Non-blocked 2-Point Percentage measures opponent shooting accuracy on 2-point attempts that are not blocked. Opp Non-blocked 2P% = Opp 2PM / (Opp 2PA − Team Blocks).
Opponent Points in Paint per GameFree: Opponent Points in the Paint per Game measures the average points allowed on shots taken in the paint.
Opponent Fastbreak Points per GameFree: Opponent Fastbreak Points per Game measures the average points allowed in transition before the defense is set.
Turnovers Forced per GameFree: Turnovers Forced per Game measures the average number of opponent turnovers generated by the defense per game.

Fouls

2 stats

Personal Fouls per GameFree: Personal Fouls per Game measures the average number of personal fouls committed by the team per game.
Personal Fouls per PossessionFree: Personal Fouls per Possession measures the rate at which the team commits personal fouls per defensive possession. Personal Fouls per Possession = Personal Fouls / Defensive Possessions.

Opponent Rebounding

6 stats

Opponent Offensive Rebounds per GameFree: Opponent Offensive Rebounds per Game measures the average number of offensive rebounds secured by the opponent per game.
Opponent Defensive Rebounds per GameFree: Opponent Defensive Rebounds per Game measures the average number of defensive rebounds secured by the opponent per game.
Opponent Total Rebounds per GameFree: Opponent Total Rebounds per Game measures the average total rebounds secured by the opponent per game. Opponent Total Rebounds = (Opponent OREB + Opponent DREB) / Games Played.
Opponent Offensive Rebound PercentageFree: Opponent Offensive Rebound Percentage measures the share of available offensive rebounds secured by the opponent. Opponent OREB Percentage = Opponent OREB / (Opponent OREB + Team DREB).
Opponent Defensive Rebound PercentageFree: Opponent Defensive Rebound Percentage measures the share of available defensive rebounds secured by the opponent. Opponent DREB Percentage = Opponent DREB / (Opponent DREB + Team OREB).
Opponent Second Chance Points per GameFree: Opponent Second Chance Points per Game measures the average points allowed on possessions extended by opponent offensive rebounds.

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