What Pace means
Pace measures the number of possessions a team averages per game, and it's the single biggest driver behind NBA totals. A fast-paced team playing another fast-paced team tends to push a total higher almost regardless of either team's individual offensive or defensive efficiency, simply because more possessions means more scoring opportunities for both sides.
Key points
- Pace measures the number of possessions a team averages per game, and it's the single biggest driver behind NBA totals.
- A fast-paced team playing another fast-paced team tends to push a total higher almost regardless of either team's individual offensive or defensive efficiency, simply because more possessions means more scoring opportunities for both sides.
Example and context
In practice
A fast-paced team playing another fast-paced team tends to push a total higher almost regardless of either team's individual offensive or defensive efficiency, simply because more possessions means more scoring opportunities for both sides.
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