A Helpful Tool to Dissect a Game

Folks, you've seen me reference HoopData.com quite a bit here - it's only because I think it's the best statistics website out there. Anyway, Hoop Data has added a "Box Scores" section to their website, with individual player analysis from things such as shot locations to advanced statistics. I'd recommend using it after a game; they're up around 1 am the night of the contest.

I've linked to the box score for tonight's game. A few things that stand out:
1. Trevor Ariza was 1-5 from shots at the rim.
2. Tracy McGrady's usage rate was nearly double everyone else's. This, despite what you may think, is a good thing... for now.
3. We took less shots from 10-23 feet than the Clippers. I would reference this every game if I were you - shot locations are a big deal when discussing how the Rockets are going to score.

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That thing is incredible.

I’m in love.

by Xiane on Dec 23, 2009 4:37 AM CST reply actions

We’re going to work on getting the games up sooner than 1am, namely as each games finishes (or within 30 minutes of).

by Joe Treutlein on Dec 23, 2009 9:08 AM CST reply actions

Sounds good, Joe. Thanks for all the hard work you guys do.

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by Tom Martin on Dec 23, 2009 11:07 AM CST up reply actions

This is fantastic

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by Only_A_Lad on Dec 23, 2009 12:46 PM CST reply actions

Found this through BlazersEdge last night

And im glad you posted it here. I was going to but I was lazy last night and you beat me to it today. I shall rec this post because I like it.

The box scores are awesome.

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by TexasHoosier on Dec 23, 2009 1:42 PM CST reply actions