ShotQuality Wire

PREVIEW: The Chicago Sky head to Atlanta looking to break their recent struggles against a Dream team riding high in the Eastern Conference standings. Atlanta is on a quest to prove it belongs with the contenders, sitting at 9-4 and just 1.5 games behind the New York Liberty for the top seed . The Dream boast an impressive offensive profile, ranking second in the league for 3-point field goals made per game and third in overall scoring. Their offensive firepower is complemented by a robust defense that ranks third in points allowed per game and second in 3-point defense. The Dream's...

PREVIEW: The Golden State Valkyries enter Sunday's matchup against the Connecticut Sun riding a wave of momentum after winning five of their last six games. The Valkyries boast impressive defensive credentials, ranking 1st in the league for few shots allowed at the rim and top-tier defensive rebounding. They also demonstrate offensive versatility, ranking 3rd in high-frequency 3-point shooting and efficient free throw performance with an 80% free throw percentage. The team continues to draw massive fan support, playing in front of their seventh consecutive sellout crowd. The Connecticut Sun bring their own unique offensive profile, leading the league in high-frequency midrange...

PREVIEW: The Dallas Wings and Washington Mystics clash in an intriguing WNBA matchup at CareFirst Arena, with both teams looking to climb out of the lower standings. The game tips off at 3:00 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast live on ESPN3. The Wings bring some fascinating offensive dynamics, ranking 1st in offensive rebounding and 2nd in high-frequency midrange shooting. Rookie Paige Bueckers has been instrumental for Dallas, leading the team with 18 points and 5.8 assists per game, and coming off a strong performance where she tallied 21 points. The Mystics counter with their own unique profile, ranking 1st in...

PREVIEW: The Las Vegas Aces look to break their three-game losing streak when they host the Indiana Fever in a Sunday afternoon WNBA matchup at T-Mobile Arena. The Aces boast the league's most efficient free throw shooting at 84%, while also allowing few 3-point attempts on defense. The Fever are led by 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark, who tops her team in scoring with 19.9 points and leads the league with 3.1 3-point field goals per game. The Aces will aim to pressure Clark, who is currently committing a league-high 5.3 turnovers per game. Indiana's Aliyah Boston has...

PREVIEW: The NBA Finals reach their ultimate crescendo in Game 7, with the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder battling for championship glory in a winner-take-all showdown. The Pacers enter with remarkable defensive momentum after dominating Game 6, holding the Thunder to their worst offensive performance of the season at just 90.1 points per 100 possessions. Indiana's defensive prowess is complemented by their exceptional ShotQuality rankings, including being 2nd in efficient transition offense and maintaining high offensive spacing. Their ability to generate turnovers and create fast-break opportunities has been a game-changing strategy throughout the series. The Thunder, despite their 68-win season and...