Traditional Metrics Quiz

Test your knowledge of traditional basketball statistics.

5 Questions 15 min Pass: 70%
Q1 1 point

What is the formula for True Shooting Percentage (TS%)?

TS% = Points / (2 * (FGA + 0.44 * FTA)), which accounts for the value of three-pointers and free throws.

Q2 1 point

Why is the coefficient 0.44 used for free throw attempts in efficiency formulas?

The 0.44 factor approximates that not all FTAs use a possession (and-ones, technical FTs, three-shot fouls).

Q3 1 point

True or False: Points Per Game (PPG) is a rate statistic.

PPG is technically a rate stat (points divided by games), though it doesn't adjust for pace or minutes.

Q4 1 point

Which metric best measures shooting efficiency across all shot types?

True Shooting Percentage (TS%) is the most comprehensive as it includes 2P, 3P, and FT attempts.

Q5 1 point

What does Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%) adjust for?

eFG% = (FG + 0.5 * 3P) / FGA, giving extra credit for three-pointers since they're worth more.

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