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I put together some of my favorite stats from the 2019-20 season thus far, featuring...
Zion Williamson's historic points-in-the-paint numbers.
The LeBron-to-AD connection.
Ben McLemore's perfect season.
Jimmy Butler: So bad, but also so good. https://www.nba.com/article/2020/03/27/numbers-know-zion-williamson-chris-paul-lebron-james-anthony-davis-james-harden
Zion Williamson's historic points-in-the-paint numbers. The LeBron-to-AD connection. Ben McLemore's perfect season. Jimmy Butler: So bad, but also so good. https://www.nba.com/article/2020/03/27/numbers-know-zion-williamson-chris-paul-lebron-james-anthony-davis-james-harden
Will go team by team w/ some more stats of note...
Not many good numbers w/ the Warriors, but they're 1 of 3 teams that rank in top 5 in both ball movement (389 passes per 24 min. of possession, 1st) & player movement (11.5 miles traveled per 24 min. of possession, 5th).
Not many good numbers w/ the Warriors, but they're 1 of 3 teams that rank in top 5 in both ball movement (389 passes per 24 min. of possession, 1st) & player movement (11.5 miles traveled per 24 min. of possession, 5th).
Lots of bad Warriors' numbers to choose from. Here's one...
They've shot worse on open or wide-open 3-pointers (34.1%, 30th) than two teams (Indiana & San Antonio) have shot on tightly or very-tightly guarded 3-pointers. https://stats.nba.com/teams/shots-closest-defender/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&sort=FG3_PCT&dir=1&CloseDefDistRange=6%2B%20Feet%20-%20Wide%20Open
They've shot worse on open or wide-open 3-pointers (34.1%, 30th) than two teams (Indiana & San Antonio) have shot on tightly or very-tightly guarded 3-pointers. https://stats.nba.com/teams/shots-closest-defender/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&sort=FG3_PCT&dir=1&CloseDefDistRange=6%2B%20Feet%20-%20Wide%20Open
Adding a couple of Cavs stats to the thread. Here's a good one...
Collin Sexton has shot 51-for-102 (50%) on wide-open 3s, the fourth best mark among 126 players who have attempted at least 100. https://stats.nba.com/players/shots-closest-defender/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&sort=FG3_PCT&dir=1&CloseDefDistRange=6%2B%20Feet%20-%20Wide%20Open&CF=FG3A*GE*100
Collin Sexton has shot 51-for-102 (50%) on wide-open 3s, the fourth best mark among 126 players who have attempted at least 100. https://stats.nba.com/players/shots-closest-defender/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&sort=FG3_PCT&dir=1&CloseDefDistRange=6%2B%20Feet%20-%20Wide%20Open&CF=FG3A*GE*100
The worst of all the bad Cavs stats is probably this one...
The 42.8 points per game that they've allowed in the restricted area is the most any team has allowed in the last 23 seasons. https://stats.nba.com/teams/opponent-shooting/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&DistanceRange=By%20Zone&sort=Restricted%20Area%20FGM&dir=1
The 42.8 points per game that they've allowed in the restricted area is the most any team has allowed in the last 23 seasons. https://stats.nba.com/teams/opponent-shooting/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&DistanceRange=By%20Zone&sort=Restricted%20Area%20FGM&dir=1
Moving on to the Timberwolves...
Good stuff: Karl-Anthony Towns' true shooting percentage of 64.2% is the highest mark among 40 players with a usage rate of 25% or higher. https://stats.nba.com/players/advanced/?sort=TS_PCT&dir=-1&CF=GP*GE*35:MIN*GE*15:USG_PCT*GE*25&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
Good stuff: Karl-Anthony Towns' true shooting percentage of 64.2% is the highest mark among 40 players with a usage rate of 25% or higher. https://stats.nba.com/players/advanced/?sort=TS_PCT&dir=-1&CF=GP*GE*35:MIN*GE*15:USG_PCT*GE*25&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
Not good: The Wolves rank last in catch-&-shoot 3P% at 33.8%: https://stats.nba.com/teams/catch-shoot/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&sort=CATCH_SHOOT_FG3_PCT&dir=-1
Take away Towns' 42.5% on 207 attempts & that number is 32.6%. Culver (29.3%) & Okogie (26.6%) rank 181st & 190th in c&S 3P% among 190 players with >= 100 c&s 3PA: https://stats.nba.com/players/catch-shoot/?sort=CATCH_SHOOT_FG3_PCT&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&CF=CATCH_SHOOT_FG3A*GE*100
Take away Towns' 42.5% on 207 attempts & that number is 32.6%. Culver (29.3%) & Okogie (26.6%) rank 181st & 190th in c&S 3P% among 190 players with >= 100 c&s 3PA: https://stats.nba.com/players/catch-shoot/?sort=CATCH_SHOOT_FG3_PCT&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&CF=CATCH_SHOOT_FG3A*GE*100
Wrote last week about the Hawks getting more than half of their minutes from 1st & 2nd-year players (No. 9 here: https://www.nba.com/article/2020/03/27/numbers-know-zion-williamson-chris-paul-lebron-james-anthony-davis-james-harden).
A couple more Hawks stats...
A couple more Hawks stats...
Trae Young leads the league with 322 assists on baskets in the restricted area. He's also the only player w/ at least 90 assists to 2 different teammates...
119 to Collins (assisted by numbers at the bottom): https://stats.nba.com/player/1628381/shooting/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
& 91 to Hunter: https://stats.nba.com/player/1629631/shooting/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
119 to Collins (assisted by numbers at the bottom): https://stats.nba.com/player/1628381/shooting/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
& 91 to Hunter: https://stats.nba.com/player/1629631/shooting/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
A not-so-good one for the Hawks...
They've been outscored by 17.2 points per 100 possessions in the 1st quarter, the worst mark for any team in any quarter: https://stats.nba.com/teams/advanced/?sort=NET_RATING&dir=1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&Period=1
They've been outscored by 17.2 points per 100 possessions in the 1st quarter, the worst mark for any team in any quarter: https://stats.nba.com/teams/advanced/?sort=NET_RATING&dir=1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&Period=1
Pistons!
The good stat - Christian Wood has shot 77.0% in the restricted area, the second best mark among 89 players with at least 200 restricted-area attempts: https://stats.nba.com/players/shooting/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&DistanceRange=By%20Zone&sort=Restricted%20Area%20FG%20PCT&dir=1&PerMode=Totals&CF=Restricted%20Area%20FGA*GE*200
The good stat - Christian Wood has shot 77.0% in the restricted area, the second best mark among 89 players with at least 200 restricted-area attempts: https://stats.nba.com/players/shooting/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&DistanceRange=By%20Zone&sort=Restricted%20Area%20FG%20PCT&dir=1&PerMode=Totals&CF=Restricted%20Area%20FGA*GE*200
A rough (& crazy) one for the Pistons - Their most-used lineup includes Blake Griffin, who hadn't played since December. Its 117 minutes are the fewest for any team's most-used lineup. https://stats.nba.com/team/1610612765/lineups-advanced/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
Knicks!
The good: The Knicks are the only team that ranks in the top 7 in both offensive rebounding % (30.0%, 1st) & defensive rebounding % (74.2%, 7th). https://stats.nba.com/teams/advanced/?sort=OREB_PCT&dir=-1&CF=OREB_PCT_RANK*LE*7:DREB_PCT_RANK*LE*7&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
The good: The Knicks are the only team that ranks in the top 7 in both offensive rebounding % (30.0%, 1st) & defensive rebounding % (74.2%, 7th). https://stats.nba.com/teams/advanced/?sort=OREB_PCT&dir=-1&CF=OREB_PCT_RANK*LE*7:DREB_PCT_RANK*LE*7&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
Bad: Knicks have been outscored by 11.2 ppg on 3s, 2nd worst discrepancy in 41 seasons of the 3-point line.
Only team in bottom 5 in both 3P% (33.7%, 27th) & 3PA/FGA (32%, 29th).
Also only team in bottom 5 in both opponent 3P% (38.1%, 29th) & opponent 3PA/FGA (41%, 27th).
Only team in bottom 5 in both 3P% (33.7%, 27th) & 3PA/FGA (32%, 29th).
Also only team in bottom 5 in both opponent 3P% (38.1%, 29th) & opponent 3PA/FGA (41%, 27th).
Good Bulls...
Chicago has been league's most improved defensive team, allowing 108.9 points per 100 possessions (13th), 3.9 fewer than they allowed last season (112.8, 25th).
https://stats.nba.com/team/1610612741/advanced/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&Split=yoy
Have seen biggest jump in opponent TO% 2nd biggest drop in opponent 3P%.
Chicago has been league's most improved defensive team, allowing 108.9 points per 100 possessions (13th), 3.9 fewer than they allowed last season (112.8, 25th).
https://stats.nba.com/team/1610612741/advanced/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&Split=yoy
Have seen biggest jump in opponent TO% 2nd biggest drop in opponent 3P%.
Bulls have seen 9th biggest jump in points scored per 100 poss. & still rank 29th offensively for 2nd straight season.
They have 2 of the 3 least efficient scoring games of '19-20, 73 points on 96 poss. vs. CHA on 12.13 & 84 on 106 vs. TOR on 10.26. https://stats.nba.com/teams/boxscores-advanced/?sort=OFF_RATING&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
They have 2 of the 3 least efficient scoring games of '19-20, 73 points on 96 poss. vs. CHA on 12.13 & 84 on 106 vs. TOR on 10.26. https://stats.nba.com/teams/boxscores-advanced/?sort=OFF_RATING&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
Time for some Hornets stats...
Good: Hornets lead the league in clutch effective FG% (59.1%) & clutch 3P% (42.6%).
https://stats.nba.com/teams/clutch-four-factors/?sort=EFG_PCT&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
https://stats.nba.com/teams/clutch-traditional/?sort=FG3_PCT&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals
Terry Rozier's clutch eFG% (65.9% on 66 FGA) is best among 71 players w/ 30 clutch FGA: https://stats.nba.com/players/clutch-advanced/?sort=EFG_PCT&dir=-1&CF=FGA*GE*30&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
Good: Hornets lead the league in clutch effective FG% (59.1%) & clutch 3P% (42.6%).
https://stats.nba.com/teams/clutch-four-factors/?sort=EFG_PCT&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
https://stats.nba.com/teams/clutch-traditional/?sort=FG3_PCT&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals
Terry Rozier's clutch eFG% (65.9% on 66 FGA) is best among 71 players w/ 30 clutch FGA: https://stats.nba.com/players/clutch-advanced/?sort=EFG_PCT&dir=-1&CF=FGA*GE*30&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
Clutch shooting has the Hornets holding the league's 23rd best record w/ its 27th best point differential.
Rozier & Miles Bridges are tied w/ Collin Sexton for the league's worst cumulative +/- (-397). https://stats.nba.com/players/traditional/?sort=PLUS_MINUS&dir=1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals
Rozier & Miles Bridges are tied w/ Collin Sexton for the league's worst cumulative +/- (-397). https://stats.nba.com/players/traditional/?sort=PLUS_MINUS&dir=1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals
On to the Wiz!
The 118.7 points per 100 possessions the Wizards have scored in 1,028 minutes w/ Bradley Beal & Davis Bertans on the floor together is the highest on-court OffRtg mark among 308 2-man combos w/ 750+ minutes: https://stats.nba.com/lineups/advanced/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&sort=OFF_RATING&dir=1&GroupQuantity=2&CF=MIN*GE*750
The 118.7 points per 100 possessions the Wizards have scored in 1,028 minutes w/ Bradley Beal & Davis Bertans on the floor together is the highest on-court OffRtg mark among 308 2-man combos w/ 750+ minutes: https://stats.nba.com/lineups/advanced/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&sort=OFF_RATING&dir=1&GroupQuantity=2&CF=MIN*GE*750
Defense is another story...
The Wizards are the only team that ranks in the bottom 5 in both opponent FG% in the paint (59.3%, 29th) & opponent effective FG% on shots from outside the paint (52.8%, 29th).
The Wizards are the only team that ranks in the bottom 5 in both opponent FG% in the paint (59.3%, 29th) & opponent effective FG% on shots from outside the paint (52.8%, 29th).
Continuing this team-by-team thread w/ the Suns, who (because they were so bad last season) rank among the most improved teams in a lot of stats...
AST% isn't necessarily an indicator of efficient offense, but passing is generally a good thing & the Suns lead league, having assisted on 66.6% of their FGs, w/ the league's biggest increase from last season (59.5%, 17th). https://stats.nba.com/teams/advanced/?sort=AST_PCT&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
Not good Suns: They're tied (w/ the Spurs) for the most losses (they're 22-13) after leading by double-digits.
Their 13-21 record in games that were within 5 in the last 5 has also hurt. They're 26-39 w/ the point differential of a team that's 29-36. https://stats.nba.com/teams/clutch-traditional/?sort=W_PCT&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals
Their 13-21 record in games that were within 5 in the last 5 has also hurt. They're 26-39 w/ the point differential of a team that's 29-36. https://stats.nba.com/teams/clutch-traditional/?sort=W_PCT&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals
Interesting Suns player stat...
Kelly Oubre is 1 of 4 players who have attempted 100+ pull-up jumpers & 100+ catch-and-shoot jumpers (108 players total), w/ a better eFG% on pull-ups (51.9%) than on catch-and-shoots (51.4%).
https://stats.nba.com/players/pullup/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&sort=PULL_UP_EFG_PCT&dir=1&CF=PLAYER_NAME*E*Oubre https://stats.nba.com/players/catch-shoot/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&sort=CATCH_SHOOT_EFG_PCT&dir=1&CF=PLAYER_NAME*E*Oubre
Kelly Oubre is 1 of 4 players who have attempted 100+ pull-up jumpers & 100+ catch-and-shoot jumpers (108 players total), w/ a better eFG% on pull-ups (51.9%) than on catch-and-shoots (51.4%).
https://stats.nba.com/players/pullup/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&sort=PULL_UP_EFG_PCT&dir=1&CF=PLAYER_NAME*E*Oubre https://stats.nba.com/players/catch-shoot/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&sort=CATCH_SHOOT_EFG_PCT&dir=1&CF=PLAYER_NAME*E*Oubre
4 players w/ higher eFG% on pull-up jumpers than on catch-and-shoot jumpers (minimum 100 attempts of each)...
Jae Crowder: 50.8%, 42.5%
Rudy Gay: 51.3%, 44.3%
Marcus Smart: 53.8%, 47.3%
Kelly Oubre: 51.9%, 51.4%
https://stats.nba.com/players/pullup/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&sort=PULL_UP_EFG_PCT&dir=1&CF=PULL_UP_FGA*GE*100 https://stats.nba.com/players/catch-shoot/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&sort=CATCH_SHOOT_EFG_PCT&dir=1&CF=CATCH_SHOOT_FGA*GE*100
Jae Crowder: 50.8%, 42.5%
Rudy Gay: 51.3%, 44.3%
Marcus Smart: 53.8%, 47.3%
Kelly Oubre: 51.9%, 51.4%
https://stats.nba.com/players/pullup/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&sort=PULL_UP_EFG_PCT&dir=1&CF=PULL_UP_FGA*GE*100 https://stats.nba.com/players/catch-shoot/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&sort=CATCH_SHOOT_EFG_PCT&dir=1&CF=CATCH_SHOOT_FGA*GE*100
Elaborating on last tweet...
League wide...
Pull-up jumpers
FG%: 37.7%
eFG%: 44.7%
3PA/FGA: 43%
Catch-&-shoot jumpers
FG%: 37.6%
eFG%: 54.3%
3PA/FGA: 91%
FG% is essentially the same. But because catch-&-shoot are almost always 3s & pull-ups are mostly 2s, big diff. in eFG%.
League wide...
Pull-up jumpers
FG%: 37.7%
eFG%: 44.7%
3PA/FGA: 43%
Catch-&-shoot jumpers
FG%: 37.6%
eFG%: 54.3%
3PA/FGA: 91%
FG% is essentially the same. But because catch-&-shoot are almost always 3s & pull-ups are mostly 2s, big diff. in eFG%.
Next team...
The Spurs are the only team that ranks in the top 10 in FG% (47.0%, 8th), 3P% (37.2%, 6th), & FT% (80.8%, 2nd). https://stats.nba.com/teams/traditional/?sort=FG_PCT&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&CF=FG_PCT_RANK*LE*10:FG3_PCT_RANK*LE*10:FT_PCT_RANK*LE*10
The Spurs are the only team that ranks in the top 10 in FG% (47.0%, 8th), 3P% (37.2%, 6th), & FT% (80.8%, 2nd). https://stats.nba.com/teams/traditional/?sort=FG_PCT&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&CF=FG_PCT_RANK*LE*10:FG3_PCT_RANK*LE*10:FT_PCT_RANK*LE*10
Alas, despite those top 10 shooting numbers, Spurs rank 17th in eFG% & 11th in offensive efficiency, in part because only 58% of their shots, the league's lowest rate by a healthy margin, have come from the restricted area (26%, lowest rate) or 3-point range (32%, 3rd lowest).
Kings...
The Kings had seen the league's biggest improvement in winning % (.389 before, .700 after) & its 2nd biggest improvement in point differential per 100 possessions (-2.6, +3.1) from before the All-Star break to after it. https://stats.nba.com/team/1610612758/advanced/
The Kings had seen the league's biggest improvement in winning % (.389 before, .700 after) & its 2nd biggest improvement in point differential per 100 possessions (-2.6, +3.1) from before the All-Star break to after it. https://stats.nba.com/team/1610612758/advanced/
Kings opponents have shot 67.2%, the league's highest opponent mark, in the restricted area: https://stats.nba.com/teams/opponent-shooting/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&DistanceRange=By%20Zone&sort=Restricted%20Area%20FG%20PCT&dir=1
Bjelica has the worst rim protection mark (72%) among 45 players who have defended at least 4.5 shots at the rim per game: https://stats.nba.com/players/defensive-impact/?sort=DEF_RIM_FG_PCT&dir=1&CF=GP*GE*35:DEF_RIM_FGA*GE*4.5&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
Bjelica has the worst rim protection mark (72%) among 45 players who have defended at least 4.5 shots at the rim per game: https://stats.nba.com/players/defensive-impact/?sort=DEF_RIM_FG_PCT&dir=1&CF=GP*GE*35:DEF_RIM_FGA*GE*4.5&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
Continuing this thread w/ the Pelicans.
ICYMI, I led the "10 Numbers to Know" column w/ Zion Williamson's historic points-in-the-paint numbers: https://www.nba.com/article/2020/03/27/numbers-know-zion-williamson-chris-paul-lebron-james-anthony-davis-james-harden
ICYMI, I led the "10 Numbers to Know" column w/ Zion Williamson's historic points-in-the-paint numbers: https://www.nba.com/article/2020/03/27/numbers-know-zion-williamson-chris-paul-lebron-james-anthony-davis-james-harden
The Pelicans' lineup of Ball, Holiday, Ingram, Williamson & Favors has outscored its opponents by 26.3 points per 100 possessions, the best mark among 34 lineups that have played 200+ minutes: https://stats.nba.com/lineups/advanced/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&sort=NET_RATING&dir=1&CF=MIN*GE*200
Ranks 4th offensively & 2nd defensively among those lineups.
Ranks 4th offensively & 2nd defensively among those lineups.
Rough results for the Pelicans...
They have the league's worst record (4-29) after trailing by double-digits.
They also have a league-high 17 losses (they're 5-17) in games that were within 3 points in the last minute of the 4th quarter: https://stats.nba.com/teams/clutch-traditional/?sort=L&dir=1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&ClutchTime=Last%201%20Minute&PointDiff=3
They have the league's worst record (4-29) after trailing by double-digits.
They also have a league-high 17 losses (they're 5-17) in games that were within 3 points in the last minute of the 4th quarter: https://stats.nba.com/teams/clutch-traditional/?sort=L&dir=1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&ClutchTime=Last%201%20Minute&PointDiff=3
On to Portland...
The Blazers rank 10th offensively overall, but have had the most efficient offense (111.4 points scored per 100 possessions in 20 games) vs. the league's top 10 defenses.
Just a hair better than the Celtics (111.4 in 22 games).
The Blazers rank 10th offensively overall, but have had the most efficient offense (111.4 points scored per 100 possessions in 20 games) vs. the league's top 10 defenses.
Just a hair better than the Celtics (111.4 in 22 games).
Defense? Not good. The Blazers ranked last defensively (116.5 pap100p) between Christmas & the hiatus: https://stats.nba.com/teams/advanced/?sort=DEF_RATING&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&DateFrom=12%2F26%2F2019&DateTo=03%2F11%2F2020
Saw league's biggest drop in DREB%. Allowed league-high 15.5 2nd chance points per game (& league-high 88 2nd chance 3s): https://stats.nba.com/teams/misc/?sort=OPP_PTS_2ND_CHANCE&dir=1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
Saw league's biggest drop in DREB%. Allowed league-high 15.5 2nd chance points per game (& league-high 88 2nd chance 3s): https://stats.nba.com/teams/misc/?sort=OPP_PTS_2ND_CHANCE&dir=1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
Continuing this thread w/ Orlando...
In Steve Clifford's 7 seasons as a head coach, this would be his 5th top-10 defense.
Good defense starts in transition. Only 13.6% of Orlando opponent possessions, the league's lowest rate, have been in transition: https://stats.nba.com/teams/transition/?sort=POSS_PCT&dir=-1&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&TypeGrouping=defensive
In Steve Clifford's 7 seasons as a head coach, this would be his 5th top-10 defense.
Good defense starts in transition. Only 13.6% of Orlando opponent possessions, the league's lowest rate, have been in transition: https://stats.nba.com/teams/transition/?sort=POSS_PCT&dir=-1&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&TypeGrouping=defensive
Alas, the Magic are set to rank as bottom-10 offensive team for the 8th straight season.
They have only 1 of the 132 players (Fournier) who have shot better than league average on 100+ 3PA. Only 1 other team (Warriors - 0) has fewer than 2. https://stats.nba.com/players/traditional/?sort=TEAM_ABBREVIATION&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&CF=FG3A*GE*100:FG3_PCT*GE*35.75
They have only 1 of the 132 players (Fournier) who have shot better than league average on 100+ 3PA. Only 1 other team (Warriors - 0) has fewer than 2. https://stats.nba.com/players/traditional/?sort=TEAM_ABBREVIATION&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&CF=FG3A*GE*100:FG3_PCT*GE*35.75
& as I've noted before, the Magic's season has been wacky...
Before the All-Star break: 27th on offense, 7th on defense
After the All-Star break: 1st on offense, 26th on defense. https://stats.nba.com/teams/advanced/?sort=OFF_RATING&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&SeasonSegment=Post%20All-Star
Before the All-Star break: 27th on offense, 7th on defense
After the All-Star break: 1st on offense, 26th on defense. https://stats.nba.com/teams/advanced/?sort=OFF_RATING&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&SeasonSegment=Post%20All-Star
Nets are Team Shot Location.
Brooklyn ranks 2nd in both...
Highest % of FGA that have come from the restricted area or 3-point range (79%)...
& lowest % of opponent FGA that have come from the R.A. or 3pt range (65%).
MIL (8th & 4th) & MIN (3rd & 9th) also in top 10 in both.
Brooklyn ranks 2nd in both...
Highest % of FGA that have come from the restricted area or 3-point range (79%)...
& lowest % of opponent FGA that have come from the R.A. or 3pt range (65%).
MIL (8th & 4th) & MIN (3rd & 9th) also in top 10 in both.
Nets have been the league's 2nd worst 4th quarter team, having been outscored by 8.2 points per 100 possessions in the 4th. That's the worst mark in any quarter for any team currently in playoff position. https://stats.nba.com/teams/advanced/?sort=NET_RATING&dir=1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&Period=4
Grizz!
The Grizzlies have seen the league's biggest jumps in fast break points (from 12.3 last season to 17.9 this season), points in the paint (from 46.3 to 56.3), & 2nd chance points (from 11.2 to 13.2) per game.
1 of 3 teams in top 10 in all 3: https://stats.nba.com/teams/misc/?sort=PTS_PAINT&dir=-1&CF=PTS_FB_RANK*LE*10:PTS_PAINT_RANK*LE*10:PTS_2ND_CHANCE_RANK*LE*10&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
The Grizzlies have seen the league's biggest jumps in fast break points (from 12.3 last season to 17.9 this season), points in the paint (from 46.3 to 56.3), & 2nd chance points (from 11.2 to 13.2) per game.
1 of 3 teams in top 10 in all 3: https://stats.nba.com/teams/misc/?sort=PTS_PAINT&dir=-1&CF=PTS_FB_RANK*LE*10:PTS_PAINT_RANK*LE*10:PTS_2ND_CHANCE_RANK*LE*10&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
The Grizzlies are the only team without a win (they're 0-23) after trailing by 15 points or more.
They've outscored their opponents by 3.3 points per 100 possessions in the 1st quarter, but have been outscored in every other quarter. https://stats.nba.com/team/1610612763/advanced/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&Split=ingame
They've outscored their opponents by 3.3 points per 100 possessions in the 1st quarter, but have been outscored in every other quarter. https://stats.nba.com/team/1610612763/advanced/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&Split=ingame
Dallas is next...
Wrote about the Mavs' offense - great overall, terrible in the clutch - in the story that started this thread (No. 4): https://www.nba.com/article/2020/03/27/numbers-know-zion-williamson-chris-paul-lebron-james-anthony-davis-james-harden
Wrote about the Mavs' offense - great overall, terrible in the clutch - in the story that started this thread (No. 4): https://www.nba.com/article/2020/03/27/numbers-know-zion-williamson-chris-paul-lebron-james-anthony-davis-james-harden
Here's a good stat regarding the Mavs' 17th-ranked defense...
They've seen the league's biggest drop in opponent FG% in the restricted area, from 65.7% (5th highest opponent mark) last season to 62.6% (11th lowest) this season. https://stats.nba.com/teams/opponent-shooting/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&DistanceRange=By%20Zone&sort=Restricted%20Area%20FG%20PCT&dir=-1
They've seen the league's biggest drop in opponent FG% in the restricted area, from 65.7% (5th highest opponent mark) last season to 62.6% (11th lowest) this season. https://stats.nba.com/teams/opponent-shooting/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals&DistanceRange=By%20Zone&sort=Restricted%20Area%20FG%20PCT&dir=-1
A couple of not-so-great stats about the Mavs' top-ranked offense...
They've seen league's 3rd biggest drop in free throw rate (FTA/FGA), from 0.291 (4th) last season to 0.257 (16th) this season.
Also, 55% of their turnovers, league's 3rd highest rate, have been live-ball TOs.
They've seen league's 3rd biggest drop in free throw rate (FTA/FGA), from 0.291 (4th) last season to 0.257 (16th) this season.
Also, 55% of their turnovers, league's 3rd highest rate, have been live-ball TOs.
Continuing this thread w/ the Sixers.
Philly opponents have taken only 34% of their FGA, league's lowest rate, from 3-point range. & only 17% of their opponents' 3PA, also league's lowest rate, have come from the corners. Only team that's allowed fewer than 2 corner 3s per game.
Philly opponents have taken only 34% of their FGA, league's lowest rate, from 3-point range. & only 17% of their opponents' 3PA, also league's lowest rate, have come from the corners. Only team that's allowed fewer than 2 corner 3s per game.
Sixers have league's biggest diff. between their effective FG% in the 1st 6 seconds of the shot clock (63.7%, 3rd) & their eFG% thereafter (51.2%, 20th).
18% of their shots, league's 3rd highest rate, have come in the last 6 seconds of the shot clock.
via @SecondSpectrum
18% of their shots, league's 3rd highest rate, have come in the last 6 seconds of the shot clock.
via @SecondSpectrum
Getting back to this thread w/ the Pacers...
T.J Warren is 1 of only 3 players (the other 2 are teammates) who have shot 70% or better on 200+ attempts in the restricted area & 50% or better on 100+ attempts elsewhere in the paint. https://go.nba.com/r9mo
T.J Warren is 1 of only 3 players (the other 2 are teammates) who have shot 70% or better on 200+ attempts in the restricted area & 50% or better on 100+ attempts elsewhere in the paint. https://go.nba.com/r9mo
Some Malcolm Brogdon shooting numbers in 2 tweets...
1. Brogdon has been assisted on 23.9% of his FG, down from 56.9% last season. That's the biggest drop (by a wide margin) among 218 players w/ 100+ field goals in each of the last 2 seasons. https://stats.nba.com/player/1627763/scoring/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&Split=yoy
1. Brogdon has been assisted on 23.9% of his FG, down from 56.9% last season. That's the biggest drop (by a wide margin) among 218 players w/ 100+ field goals in each of the last 2 seasons. https://stats.nba.com/player/1627763/scoring/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&Split=yoy
2. Brogdon has seen the 5th biggest drop in eFG% (from 57.5% to 48.5%) among 200 players w/ 250+ FGA each of the last 2 seasons & the 3rd biggest drop in 3P% (from 42.6% to 31.3%) among 192 players w/ 100+ 3PA each of the last 2 seasons. https://stats.nba.com/player/1627763/advanced/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&Split=yoy
Lots of Rockets notes (Harden, McLemore, Westbrook) in the story that started this thread: https://www.nba.com/article/2020/03/27/numbers-know-zion-williamson-chris-paul-lebron-james-anthony-davis-james-harden
Another Rockets note: They've have had 3 of the 6 most efficient games (142+ points per 100 possessions) of the season: https://stats.nba.com/teams/boxscores-advanced/?sort=OFF_RATING&dir=1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
Though league-wide efficiency climbs as the season goes on, all 3 were within the Rockets' first 25 games.
Though league-wide efficiency climbs as the season goes on, all 3 were within the Rockets' first 25 games.
A not-so-good HOU note: Eric Gordon has an effective FG% of 41.9% on catch-&-shoot jumpers, the worst mark among 83 players who've attempted 200+.
https://stats.nba.com/players/catch-shoot/?sort=CATCH_SHOOT_EFG_PCT&dir=-1&CF=CATCH_SHOOT_FGA*GE*200&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals
Gordon has shot 41.7% on pull-up 3s (best among players w/ 75 attempts) & just 28.0% on catch-and-shoot 3s.
https://stats.nba.com/players/catch-shoot/?sort=CATCH_SHOOT_EFG_PCT&dir=-1&CF=CATCH_SHOOT_FGA*GE*200&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PerMode=Totals
Gordon has shot 41.7% on pull-up 3s (best among players w/ 75 attempts) & just 28.0% on catch-and-shoot 3s.
Continuing this thread w/ OKC.
Led by Mr. Clutch, the Thunder's success has been fueled by late-game execution (25-5 in games that were within 5 in the last 5 since Nov. 25), as illustrated in No. 3 here: https://www.nba.com/article/2020/03/27/numbers-know-zion-williamson-chris-paul-lebron-james-anthony-davis-james-harden
Led by Mr. Clutch, the Thunder's success has been fueled by late-game execution (25-5 in games that were within 5 in the last 5 since Nov. 25), as illustrated in No. 3 here: https://www.nba.com/article/2020/03/27/numbers-know-zion-williamson-chris-paul-lebron-james-anthony-davis-james-harden
Thunder's success is also mostly about their top 5 guys, but Nerlens Noel has done some good things.
Noel leads the league (minimum 100 FGA) in restricted-area FG% (84.3%): https://stats.nba.com/players/shooting/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&DistanceRange=By%20Zone&sort=Restricted%20Area%20FG%20PCT&dir=1&PerMode=Totals&CF=Restricted%20Area%20FGA*GE*100
& also ranks 2nd in deflections per 36 (5.1): https://stats.nba.com/players/hustle/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&sort=DEFLECTIONS&dir=1&PerMode=Per36&CF=MIN*GE*750
Noel leads the league (minimum 100 FGA) in restricted-area FG% (84.3%): https://stats.nba.com/players/shooting/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&DistanceRange=By%20Zone&sort=Restricted%20Area%20FG%20PCT&dir=1&PerMode=Totals&CF=Restricted%20Area%20FGA*GE*100
& also ranks 2nd in deflections per 36 (5.1): https://stats.nba.com/players/hustle/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&sort=DEFLECTIONS&dir=1&PerMode=Per36&CF=MIN*GE*750
Obviously, OKC's style of play has changed quite a bit...
The Thunder rank last in both fast break points (9.3) & second chance points (10.5) per game after ranking 5th (18.2) and 1st (15.5) last season. https://stats.nba.com/teams/misc/?sort=PTS_FB&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
The Thunder rank last in both fast break points (9.3) & second chance points (10.5) per game after ranking 5th (18.2) and 1st (15.5) last season. https://stats.nba.com/teams/misc/?sort=PTS_FB&dir=-1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
Some Heat stats....
The Heat have both the best record in games played between East playoff teams (14-5) & in games within the top six (9-3).
They also have the 3rd best offense (110.6 points scored per 100 possessions in 24 games) vs. top-10 defenses.
The Heat have both the best record in games played between East playoff teams (14-5) & in games within the top six (9-3).
They also have the 3rd best offense (110.6 points scored per 100 possessions in 24 games) vs. top-10 defenses.
The Heat have been at their best early in games, +13.4 pp100p in the 1st quarter & worse with each ensuing period: https://stats.nba.com/team/1610612748/advanced/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&Split=ingame
Other side of that coin is that they're tied (with the 4-29 Pelicans) for the fewest wins (they're 4-22) after trailing by double-digits.
Other side of that coin is that they're tied (with the 4-29 Pelicans) for the fewest wins (they're 4-22) after trailing by double-digits.
Back to this stats thread with the Jazz...
What might be an overlooked piece of Rudy Gobert's defense is that he's defended a league-high 107 isolation possessions. The 0.65 ppp he's allowed on isos ranks 1st among 20 players who have defended 75+. https://stats.nba.com/players/isolation/?SeasonType=Regular%20Season&sort=PPP&dir=-1&TypeGrouping=defensive&PerMode=Totals&CF=POSS*GE*75
What might be an overlooked piece of Rudy Gobert's defense is that he's defended a league-high 107 isolation possessions. The 0.65 ppp he's allowed on isos ranks 1st among 20 players who have defended 75+. https://stats.nba.com/players/isolation/?SeasonType=Regular%20Season&sort=PPP&dir=-1&TypeGrouping=defensive&PerMode=Totals&CF=POSS*GE*75
Jazz defense has still taken a step backward this season.
Maybe missing Ricky Rubio on the perimeter, they've gone from 14th (13.7) to 30th (12.1) in opponent TOs per 100 poss. https://stats.nba.com/teams/four-factors/?sort=OPP_TOV_PCT&dir=1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
They also rank last w/ 11.4 deflections per game: https://stats.nba.com/teams/hustle/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&sort=DEFLECTIONS&dir=-1
Maybe missing Ricky Rubio on the perimeter, they've gone from 14th (13.7) to 30th (12.1) in opponent TOs per 100 poss. https://stats.nba.com/teams/four-factors/?sort=OPP_TOV_PCT&dir=1&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
They also rank last w/ 11.4 deflections per game: https://stats.nba.com/teams/hustle/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&sort=DEFLECTIONS&dir=-1
Nuggets!
Noted this fun one in the stats roundup (No. 5): Jokic has 123 assists to Murray, & Murray has 107 assists to Jokic, making this the 2nd straight season when they've been the only pair with 100+ assists to each other. https://www.nba.com/article/2020/03/27/numbers-know-zion-williamson-chris-paul-lebron-james-anthony-davis-james-harden
Noted this fun one in the stats roundup (No. 5): Jokic has 123 assists to Murray, & Murray has 107 assists to Jokic, making this the 2nd straight season when they've been the only pair with 100+ assists to each other. https://www.nba.com/article/2020/03/27/numbers-know-zion-williamson-chris-paul-lebron-james-anthony-davis-james-harden
The Nuggets are tied for the most wins (they're 15-16) after trailing by double-digits. They're also 1 of 3 teams w/ winning records (DEN is 16-15) after trailing at the half.
https://stats.nba.com/standings/ (Change Section to Ahead/Behind).
https://stats.nba.com/standings/ (Change Section to Ahead/Behind).
A not-so-good stat if you're envisioning a transition from Millsap to Grant at the 4...
Jokic & Millsap on the floor (973 minutes): 102.8 points allowed per 100 poss.
Jokic & Grant on the floor (904 minutes): 111.9 pap100p. https://stats.nba.com/team/1610612743/lineups-advanced/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&GroupQuantity=2&CF=GROUP_NAME*E*Jokic
Jokic & Millsap on the floor (973 minutes): 102.8 points allowed per 100 poss.
Jokic & Grant on the floor (904 minutes): 111.9 pap100p. https://stats.nba.com/team/1610612743/lineups-advanced/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&GroupQuantity=2&CF=GROUP_NAME*E*Jokic
Related to that last one - Millsap has the 3rd biggest on-off NetRtg differential among 218 players who have played at least 1,000 minutes.
With him on the floor, DEN has outscored its opponents by 11.3 pp100p. Off: -0.7. https://stats.nba.com/team/1610612743/onoffcourt-summary/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
With him on the floor, DEN has outscored its opponents by 11.3 pp100p. Off: -0.7. https://stats.nba.com/team/1610612743/onoffcourt-summary/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season
Back to this thread w/ the Celtics...
Celtics have had 2nd most efficient offense (111.4 pts. scored per 100 poss. in 22 games) vs. the league's top-10 defenses.
They've also had the best defense (106.0 pts. allowed per 100 poss. in 17 games) vs. the league's top-10 offenses.
Celtics have had 2nd most efficient offense (111.4 pts. scored per 100 poss. in 22 games) vs. the league's top-10 defenses.
They've also had the best defense (106.0 pts. allowed per 100 poss. in 17 games) vs. the league's top-10 offenses.
