nba_possessions: *Estimated Possessions*

In hoopR: Access Men's Basketball Play by Play Data

Estimated Possessions

Description

Simple single-team possession estimate: FGA + 0.44 * FTA - OREB + TOV. For a more exact figure use the full possessions formula with opponent inputs.

Usage

nba_possessions(fga, fta, oreb, tov)

Arguments

fga, fta, oreb, tov

Numeric vectors: field-goal attempts, free-throw attempts, offensive rebounds, turnovers.

Value

A numeric vector of estimated possessions.

See Also

Other Basketball Analytics Utilities: espn_basketball_player_core(), nba_add_advanced_metrics(), nba_assist_pct(), nba_assist_to_turnover(), nba_defensive_rating(), nba_effective_fg_pct(), nba_four_factors(), nba_ft_rate(), nba_game_score(), nba_net_rating(), nba_offensive_rating(), nba_oreb_pct(), nba_pace(), nba_per_minutes(), nba_per_possessions(), nba_true_shooting_pct(), nba_turnover_pct(), nba_usage_rate()

Examples

nba_possessions(fga = 88, fta = 25, oreb = 10, tov = 13)

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