Spurs Offensive and Defensive Box Plus Minus

Please don’t see this as pure truth. Like lineup data, so much is dependent upon factors beyond plus/minus data. For example, everybody in the league knows that Jakob is a very good defender. But he’s not playing alone. Part of making a lineup work is to balance the different strengths and weaknesses of the playersContinue reading “Spurs Offensive and Defensive Box Plus Minus”

November 1st Update: Offensive Rating vs True Shooting %

Monday Morning Offensive Update. I’m trying something different. To increase the influence of circle size I am normalizing the net rating from 0-100 across the actual range of -14.6 –> 16.7. The Twolves are at the top of the 3pt rate with the Bulls and Hawks at the other end.

October 29th Update: 3pt% Catch & Shoot vs Pull Up

Data from NBA.com. The Bulls are shooting nearly 40% in both categories which is a pretty amazing start. Six teams are shooting over 40% off the dribble which also rather amazing. Also, don’t miss the 76ers way up there.

October 28th Update: 3pt% vs 3pt Rate

It’s takes a village! The Bulls are shooting over 40% but have the league’s lowest rate (pssst, should we tell them?”). It’s gonna be a tough year for Detroit. The Knicks have joined the Jazz in the “let em fly!” club. The Grizz and the Hornets have amazing offensive ratings to start the season.