ShotQuality Wire

PREVIEW: The Golden State Valkyries and Minnesota Lynx are set to clash at Target Center on Sunday night , with both teams bringing intriguing statistical profiles to the matchup. The Valkyries stand out with a top-ranked performance in high-frequency 3-point shooting, attempting 46% of their shots from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, the Lynx boast impressive rankings of 1st in efficient 3-point shooting, attacking the rim, and team passing. The Valkyries are still seeking their first win against the Lynx in their inaugural league season, but remain determined to potentially pull off a postseason surprise. The Lynx have dominated their previous encounters,...

PREVIEW: The Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream clash in Game 1 of their best-of-three first-round playoff series at Gateway Center Arena. The Fever enter the playoffs as the seventh seed after going 24–20 in the regular season, and they’ll face the third-seeded Dream, who hold home-court advantage. Indiana boasts impressive defensive credentials, ranking 1st in defending against 3-point shooting and shots attacking the rim. The teams split their regular season series 2-2, with each side claiming two victories. Kelsey Mitchell leads the Fever in scoring with 20.3 points per game and poured in 27 points in Game 1, while Aliyah Boston...

PREVIEW: The New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury clash in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series at PHX Arena, bringing together two teams with contrasting regular-season trajectories. The Liberty, ranked third in net rating, showcase remarkable offensive prowess with Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart both averaging just over 18 points per game. New York stands out with exceptional ShotQuality metrics, ranking 1st in free throw shooting efficiency and 2nd in defensive performance against three-point attempts. The Liberty also excel in attacking the rim, ranking 2nd in efficiency and boasting a top-tier passing game. The Mercury enter the playoffs with their...

PREVIEW: The Las Vegas Aces enter the WNBA playoffs with unprecedented momentum, having completed a remarkable 16-game winning streak that has positioned them as a formidable championship contender. The team has not lost a single basketball game since August 2nd, defeating top contenders like the Minnesota Lynx, Atlanta Dream, and New York Liberty. A'ja Wilson leads the charge, averaging 23.4 points and 2.3 blocks per game, while teammate Jackie Young has been equally impressive, averaging 16.5 points and 5.1 assists and earning her fourth consecutive All-Star selection. The Aces showcase remarkable shooting efficiency, ranking 2nd in 3-point shooting and maintaining...