Inputs
FTA weight: default 0.44
ORB miss factor: default 1.07
Assumptions & Notes
- Possessions are estimated via a box-score formula:
FGA + 0.44×FTA − 1.07×(ORB / (ORB+Opp DRB))×(FGA − FGM) + TOV. - Pace per 48 =
(48 × average possessions) / minutes played. - Offensive Rating =
(100 × points) / team possessions. - Adjust FTA weight or ORB factor if your league differs.
FAQs
- 1) What is Pace?
- Pace is the number of possessions a team plays per game, normalized to 48 minutes so teams can be compared even when minutes differ due to overtime or substitutions.
- 2) What is Offensive Rating?
- Offensive Rating measures scoring efficiency as points scored per 100 possessions. It adjusts for tempo, enabling fair comparisons across games and teams.
- 3) How are possessions estimated here?
- This tool applies a widely used box‑score estimate:
FGA + 0.44×FTA − 1.07×(ORB/(ORB+Opp DRB))×(FGA−FGM) + TOV. Averaging team and opponent estimates yields the game’s possessions. - 4) Why do I enter opponent rebounds?
- The rebound term corrects for missed shots retained by the offense. Using opponent defensive rebounds (and vice versa) refines the estimate of true opportunities.
- 5) Do I need to enter minutes?
- Yes, minutes determine the normalization for Pace per 48. Include overtime minutes to avoid inflating or deflating tempo measurements.
- 6) Why might my results differ from official sites?
- Some services use play‑by‑play possession counts. Box‑score estimates can differ slightly due to assumptions like the 0.44 free‑throw weight and offensive rebound factor.
- 7) Can I use partial game or per‑quarter stats?
- Yes. Use the corresponding minutes for that segment (e.g., 12 for a quarter). Offensive Rating remains per 100 possessions; Pace normalizes to 48 regardless of segment length.