Intro to Expected Field Goal Percentage
The expected FG% model weighs several factors to determine the odds a shot is going in based on the exact situation of the shot.
Season Shot Difficulty Leaders
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MOST DIFFICULT SHOTS
Defensive contest, shot angle, etc. these are the hardest to take and make shots of the season.
| PLAYER | GAME | xFG% |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | LAL @ PHX | 11.3% |
| Chucky Hepburn | BOS @ TOR | 15.2% |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | OKC @ MIL | 15.2% |
| Jalen Brunson | CHA @ NYK | 16.3% |
| Sharife Cooper | WAS @ DET | 19.3% |
LOWEST EXPECTED FG% BY DEFENDER
On average, these defenders are forcing the most difficult shots this season.
| PLAYER | TEAM | xFG% |
|---|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | LAC | 39.1% |
| Jalen Duren | DET | 39.3% |
| Jericho Sims | MIL | 39.7% |
| Brice Sensabaugh | UTA | 40.5% |
| Jrue Holiday | POR | 41.0% |
DRIVES PER GAME
These players initiate the most drives per game
| PLAYER | TEAM | DRIVES |
|---|---|---|
| Lamont Butler | ATL | 28.0 |
| Quentin Grimes | PHI | 18.0 |
| Daniss Jenkins | DET | 18.0 |
| Rob Dillingham | MIN | 17.5 |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | 17.0 |