We take a deep dive into ShotQuality’s new postgame win probability model
Author: Ben Wieland
Measuring The Effects Of Fatigue On Shot Quality
A look at quantifying fatigue through shot making and shot selection in basketball
ShotQuality Model Postseason Evaluation
With another NBA season in the books, we take an in-depth look at the ShotQuality model’s performance in 2021-22
ShotQuality First Round Mock Draft
A look at which players make sense for each team in the first round using ShotQuality data
Using ShotQuality Game Grades to Measure Player Consistency
Players like Kevin Durant have often been described as “scheme-proof,” able to score against any defender or coverage. Is this immunity quantifiable via ShotQuality data?
How Dallas Rode Luka Doncic to the Conference Finals
The young superstar is the best player remaining in the postseason. Will he be enough against a Warriors team with a championship pedigree?
Phoenix’s Quest to Make the Midrange Cool Again
In a league increasingly reliant on the three-pointer, Phoenix’s stars Devin Booker and Chris Paul have proven the efficient midrange can be successful
The Memphis Grizzlies are For Real
Near the end of the third quarter in a pivotal Game 3 Thursday night, the Memphis Grizzlies seemed to be out for the count. After clawing back from a 26-point deficit in the second quarter to cut into the lead before halftime, the Timberwolves re-extended their lead to 25 points with just about fifteen minutes… Continue reading The Memphis Grizzlies are For Real
The Utah Jazz are ShotQuality Darlings. Can That Translate to Playoff Success?
Despite the ninth-best record in the league, the Jazz rank number one in ShotQuality net rating. Will this year’s hyper-efficient offensive scheme be enough to flip the script on Utah’s playoff underperformances?
The 2021 NBA Finals: A ShotQuality Case Study
In Game 2 of the 2021 NBA Finals, the Suns won by double digits — but ShotQuality thought they had just a 12% chance of victory. What did the ShotQuality model see, and how did it anticipate Milwaukee’s reverse sweep?