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I have a basketball resource database I've been working on and will continue to update. Links to sites in the name. NBA, NCAA, WNBA, Misc
Lots of good stuff in here to explore if you like stats, visuals, etc.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Lots of good stuff in here to explore if you like stats, visuals, etc.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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Bottom 10 players in clutch performance (offensive net points)
- Two rookies: Coward, Queen
- Embiid can't get to the line, turns it over a lot
- None of these guys ranks higher than 91st in overall O performance (non-clutch)
- Two rookies: Coward, Queen
- Embiid can't get to the line, turns it over a lot
- None of these guys ranks higher than 91st in overall O performance (non-clutch)
January 2, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Bottom 10 players in clutch performance (offensive net points)
- Two rookies: Coward, Queen
- Embiid can't get to the line, turns it over a lot
- None of these guys ranks higher than 91st in overall O performance (non-clutch)
- Two rookies: Coward, Queen
- Embiid can't get to the line, turns it over a lot
- None of these guys ranks higher than 91st in overall O performance (non-clutch)
No Coby White
No Josh Giddey
No Problem
Magic 114 - Bulls 121
Matas Buzelis 21 points 9 rebounds and a career high 7 assists.
Six players in double figures
No Josh Giddey
No Problem
Magic 114 - Bulls 121
Matas Buzelis 21 points 9 rebounds and a career high 7 assists.
Six players in double figures
January 3, 2026 at 3:25 AM
No Coby White
No Josh Giddey
No Problem
Magic 114 - Bulls 121
Matas Buzelis 21 points 9 rebounds and a career high 7 assists.
Six players in double figures
No Josh Giddey
No Problem
Magic 114 - Bulls 121
Matas Buzelis 21 points 9 rebounds and a career high 7 assists.
Six players in double figures
Tre Jones under a minute to play as the shot clock expires
January 3, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Tre Jones under a minute to play as the shot clock expires
Nikola Vucevic vs his old team
January 3, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Nikola Vucevic vs his old team
Matas Buzelis ties his career high with six assists midway through the 3rd quarter.
January 3, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Matas Buzelis ties his career high with six assists midway through the 3rd quarter.
The nice thing about having Jalen Smith at the 4 and Matas Buzelis at the 3 is the Bulls now have multiple weak side help defenders that can provide some rim protection.
January 3, 2026 at 2:27 AM
The nice thing about having Jalen Smith at the 4 and Matas Buzelis at the 3 is the Bulls now have multiple weak side help defenders that can provide some rim protection.
January 3, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Spurs OPPONENTS shot map with Victor Wembanyama on the court.
Rim finishes = 🥶🥶🥶
nbavisuals.com/shotcombo
Rim finishes = 🥶🥶🥶
nbavisuals.com/shotcombo
January 2, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Spurs OPPONENTS shot map with Victor Wembanyama on the court.
Rim finishes = 🥶🥶🥶
nbavisuals.com/shotcombo
Rim finishes = 🥶🥶🥶
nbavisuals.com/shotcombo
HAWKS DEFENSE WITH/WITHOUT TRAE YOUNG
Left: Atlanta Hawks OPPONENTS shot map with Trae Young ON the court - 62.7 eFG%
Right: Atlanta Hawks OPPONENTS shot map with Trae Young OFF the court - 53.7 eFG%
Shot Map Combo Tool: nbavisuals.com/shotcombo
Left: Atlanta Hawks OPPONENTS shot map with Trae Young ON the court - 62.7 eFG%
Right: Atlanta Hawks OPPONENTS shot map with Trae Young OFF the court - 53.7 eFG%
Shot Map Combo Tool: nbavisuals.com/shotcombo
January 2, 2026 at 11:45 PM
HAWKS DEFENSE WITH/WITHOUT TRAE YOUNG
Left: Atlanta Hawks OPPONENTS shot map with Trae Young ON the court - 62.7 eFG%
Right: Atlanta Hawks OPPONENTS shot map with Trae Young OFF the court - 53.7 eFG%
Shot Map Combo Tool: nbavisuals.com/shotcombo
Left: Atlanta Hawks OPPONENTS shot map with Trae Young ON the court - 62.7 eFG%
Right: Atlanta Hawks OPPONENTS shot map with Trae Young OFF the court - 53.7 eFG%
Shot Map Combo Tool: nbavisuals.com/shotcombo
Your back to back Eastern Conference rookie of the month - Kon Knueppel
1st among rookies in offensive EPM and 44th overall in the NBA. He’s a scorching hot 43.2% from 3p on 8.5 attempts per game.
Shot Map Tool: nbavisuals.com/shotmap
1st among rookies in offensive EPM and 44th overall in the NBA. He’s a scorching hot 43.2% from 3p on 8.5 attempts per game.
Shot Map Tool: nbavisuals.com/shotmap
January 2, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Your back to back Eastern Conference rookie of the month - Kon Knueppel
1st among rookies in offensive EPM and 44th overall in the NBA. He’s a scorching hot 43.2% from 3p on 8.5 attempts per game.
Shot Map Tool: nbavisuals.com/shotmap
1st among rookies in offensive EPM and 44th overall in the NBA. He’s a scorching hot 43.2% from 3p on 8.5 attempts per game.
Shot Map Tool: nbavisuals.com/shotmap
NBA & WNBA Team Accounts on Bluesky
January 2, 2026 at 9:35 PM
NBA & WNBA Team Accounts on Bluesky
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Fun fact: 421 NBA teams have gone 20-11 or better in their first 31 games over the past 30 seasons.
This season’s 20-11 Lakers are the ONLY team on that list to post a negative net rating (-0.6) in those 31 games.
This season’s 20-11 Lakers are the ONLY team on that list to post a negative net rating (-0.6) in those 31 games.
January 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Fun fact: 421 NBA teams have gone 20-11 or better in their first 31 games over the past 30 seasons.
This season’s 20-11 Lakers are the ONLY team on that list to post a negative net rating (-0.6) in those 31 games.
This season’s 20-11 Lakers are the ONLY team on that list to post a negative net rating (-0.6) in those 31 games.
Joel Embiid shot map this season
Dreadful three point shooting and below average in the paint this season.
Free Shot Map Tool: nbavisuals.com/shotmap
Dreadful three point shooting and below average in the paint this season.
Free Shot Map Tool: nbavisuals.com/shotmap
January 2, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Joel Embiid shot map this season
Dreadful three point shooting and below average in the paint this season.
Free Shot Map Tool: nbavisuals.com/shotmap
Dreadful three point shooting and below average in the paint this season.
Free Shot Map Tool: nbavisuals.com/shotmap
The referee ended up wrongly trying to blame the scorers table after the game for Illinois not receiving free throws.
Source: www.news-gazette.com/newsletter/c...
Source: www.news-gazette.com/newsletter/c...
January 2, 2026 at 6:09 PM
The referee ended up wrongly trying to blame the scorers table after the game for Illinois not receiving free throws.
Source: www.news-gazette.com/newsletter/c...
Source: www.news-gazette.com/newsletter/c...
Kawhi Leonard is averaging over his last six games
39 points
9 rebounds
4 assists
3 steals
2 blocks
69.5% True Shooting
Below in white are his last six games averages compared to his regular season averages in orange.
Tool used to create screenshot: @pivotfade.com
39 points
9 rebounds
4 assists
3 steals
2 blocks
69.5% True Shooting
Below in white are his last six games averages compared to his regular season averages in orange.
Tool used to create screenshot: @pivotfade.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Kawhi Leonard is averaging over his last six games
39 points
9 rebounds
4 assists
3 steals
2 blocks
69.5% True Shooting
Below in white are his last six games averages compared to his regular season averages in orange.
Tool used to create screenshot: @pivotfade.com
39 points
9 rebounds
4 assists
3 steals
2 blocks
69.5% True Shooting
Below in white are his last six games averages compared to his regular season averages in orange.
Tool used to create screenshot: @pivotfade.com
Most Games Played
- Miami Heat History -
948 - Dwayne Wade
879 - Udonis Haslem
593 - Bam Adebayo
593 - Alonzo Mourning
- Miami Heat History -
948 - Dwayne Wade
879 - Udonis Haslem
593 - Bam Adebayo
593 - Alonzo Mourning
January 2, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Most Games Played
- Miami Heat History -
948 - Dwayne Wade
879 - Udonis Haslem
593 - Bam Adebayo
593 - Alonzo Mourning
- Miami Heat History -
948 - Dwayne Wade
879 - Udonis Haslem
593 - Bam Adebayo
593 - Alonzo Mourning
NBA teams most impacted by injury — salary-weighted
1. Pacers
2. Mavs
3. Blazers
4. Pelicans
5. Heat
This weights injuries by player salary, using contract value as a proxy for on-court impact. Missing a max player matters more than missing a bench piece
Data: www.spotrac.com/nba/injured/...
1. Pacers
2. Mavs
3. Blazers
4. Pelicans
5. Heat
This weights injuries by player salary, using contract value as a proxy for on-court impact. Missing a max player matters more than missing a bench piece
Data: www.spotrac.com/nba/injured/...
January 1, 2026 at 8:37 PM
NBA teams most impacted by injury — salary-weighted
1. Pacers
2. Mavs
3. Blazers
4. Pelicans
5. Heat
This weights injuries by player salary, using contract value as a proxy for on-court impact. Missing a max player matters more than missing a bench piece
Data: www.spotrac.com/nba/injured/...
1. Pacers
2. Mavs
3. Blazers
4. Pelicans
5. Heat
This weights injuries by player salary, using contract value as a proxy for on-court impact. Missing a max player matters more than missing a bench piece
Data: www.spotrac.com/nba/injured/...
The Orlando Magic are on pace to have a below average offense for the 14th straight season
January 1, 2026 at 5:52 PM
The Orlando Magic are on pace to have a below average offense for the 14th straight season
Net Rating
(Month of December Only)
TOP 5
Thunder +13.7
Celtics +10.9
Pistons +9.9
Nets +6.3
Spurs +6.2
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BOTTOM 5
Hawks -6.2
Wizards -7.8
Lakers -9.1
Pacers -9.4
Kings -10.0
Net rating with garbage time removed via Cleaningtheglass.com
(Month of December Only)
TOP 5
Thunder +13.7
Celtics +10.9
Pistons +9.9
Nets +6.3
Spurs +6.2
—————
BOTTOM 5
Hawks -6.2
Wizards -7.8
Lakers -9.1
Pacers -9.4
Kings -10.0
Net rating with garbage time removed via Cleaningtheglass.com
January 1, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Net Rating
(Month of December Only)
TOP 5
Thunder +13.7
Celtics +10.9
Pistons +9.9
Nets +6.3
Spurs +6.2
—————
BOTTOM 5
Hawks -6.2
Wizards -7.8
Lakers -9.1
Pacers -9.4
Kings -10.0
Net rating with garbage time removed via Cleaningtheglass.com
(Month of December Only)
TOP 5
Thunder +13.7
Celtics +10.9
Pistons +9.9
Nets +6.3
Spurs +6.2
—————
BOTTOM 5
Hawks -6.2
Wizards -7.8
Lakers -9.1
Pacers -9.4
Kings -10.0
Net rating with garbage time removed via Cleaningtheglass.com
One real positive about the Sacramento Kings in 2025 is
they saved a ton on their electric bill by barely having to light the beam.
they saved a ton on their electric bill by barely having to light the beam.
January 1, 2026 at 6:45 AM
One real positive about the Sacramento Kings in 2025 is
they saved a ton on their electric bill by barely having to light the beam.
they saved a ton on their electric bill by barely having to light the beam.
Isaac Okoro and Tre Jones combined shooting map vs Pelicans via @pivotfade.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Isaac Okoro and Tre Jones combined shooting map vs Pelicans via @pivotfade.com
No Giddey, No Coby White, yet the Bulls take down the Pelicans 134-118 with eight players scoring in double figures.
January 1, 2026 at 2:27 AM
No Giddey, No Coby White, yet the Bulls take down the Pelicans 134-118 with eight players scoring in double figures.
Lucy understood the assignment. All the offseason training clearly paid off.
January 1, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Lucy understood the assignment. All the offseason training clearly paid off.