Doug

Let’s try this again, Here are the Top 25 NBA players in Points Generated Per Possession (points generated is points scored + points off assists). The dataset is of players who played at least 300 minutes this season. What is piquing your interest?

Despite the NBA average PACE being 99.1 possessions per 48 minutes, the majority of teams have a below average PACE, include 2 of the top 3 offenses in the league (Celtics and Knicks). (data via @basketball-reference.com)

Of the top 100 players in total FGA, Mikal Bridges ranks 41st with 228 FGA. Despite being in the Top 50 in total FGA, Bridges ranks last in FTR at 4.8%. The only other player in the Top 50 of total FGA and less than a 10% FTR is Malik Beasley. [Data via @basketball-reference.com]

It's wild looking at rise of the 3-Point Shot in the NBA. This feels like a global warming type of graph where there's such a drastic increase in something. Only a decade ago shots within 3-feet of the rim were the most taken shot in the NBA. [data via @basketball-reference.com ]

The Philadelphia 76ers play the New York Knicks on January 15, 2025.

The New York Knicks play the Detroit Pistons on December 7, 2024.

Josh Hart is currently playing like an elite big man. He's 2nd in the NBA in 2P% and 15th in total defensive rebounds. The only other players who are in the Top 20 in both categories are Giannis Antetokounmpo, Domantas Sabonis, Jarrett Allen, Nikola Vučević, and Rudy Gobert.

NBA team offensive and defensive ratings through November 22. Anything pique your interests?

The New York Knicks play the Memphis Grizzlies on January 27, 2025.