3 point shot efficiency DRASTICALLY declines in playoffs

[90sgoat]

From ESPN stats (http://espn.go.com/nba/statistics/team/_/stat/offense-per-game/sort/threePointFieldGoalPct)

3pt FG% 2014/15

Golden State 40% RS -> 37% PO -> -3% Difference
Atlanta 38% RS -> 32% PO -> -6% Difference
Clippers 38% RS -> 33% PO -> -5% Difference
New Orleans 37% RS -> 32% PO -> -5% Difference
Cleveland 37% RS -> 34% PO -> -3% Difference

Teams shooting better than 33%

Regular Season: 26/30 - 87%
Playoffs: 8/16 - 50%

Cliffs: 3 point spamming is a regular season strategy ONLY

Go home and wank autist stat nerds.

[GIF REACTION]

enjoy the ban

[Uncle Drew]

Or defenses drastically improve, as teams have more time to prepare for the opposing teams' plays and sets.

[sdot_thadon]

Maybe because the postseason weeds out the low quality/ weak defensive teams for the most part. Oh and that sample size bro. 82 vs 28(max possible) games. :coleman:

[90sgoat]

Or defenses drastically improve, as teams have more time to prepare for the opposing teams' plays and sets.

Maybe because the postseason weeds out the low quality/ weak defensive teams for the most part. Oh and that sample size bro. 82 vs 28(max possible) games. :coleman:

Yes, but that is exactly the point.

The 3 Point Shot dramatically loses efficiency against elite teams in the playoffs, while the 3 point shot is much more efficient in the regular seasons.

It is no suprise that the regular season hero teams are usually fast paced 3 point shooting teams as first seen by the Nash Suns.

This is pretty clear and damning stats.

The 3 point shot is simply far less effective in the playoffs.

[FKAri]

3ball made an alt? :facepalm

[LoneyROY7]

Copy and.paste.

[jlip]

Doesn't field goal % in general, irrespective of where the shot comes from, decrease in the playoffs?

[90sgoat]

Doesn't field goal % in general, irrespective of where the shot comes from, decrease in the playoffs?

Go look it up, but remember to find 2pt% and not the combined FG%.

[dhsilv]

Field goal percentages drop, PER's drop...teams play better defense. Sadly don't have historical playoff data, but you'd need to use at least a 2 if not 3 year rolling average and look at the league as a whole to get value significant data. You're just looking at too few games to really get good data here.

You'll also see a change in the mix of shots and shot selection when you move into the playoffs.

Or in short, you don't have enough data to insult stats nerds...or make a case for being right.