ShotQuality Wire

PREVIEW: The Atlanta Hawks bring a four-game winning streak into their matchup against the Phoenix Suns, who have won five straight. The Hawks rank first in spacing on offense and second in passing quality, hallmarks of their ball movement-oriented system , while they rank third in defensive shotmaking and forcing turnovers. Atlanta's offense has been particularly efficient, posting 30.1 assists per game—the third-best mark in the NBA. The Hawks have thrived without Trae Young, with six players averaging double figures and Jalen Johnson leading the charge at 21.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game. Phoenix counters with efficient three-point...

PREVIEW: The Washington Wizards will attempt to end their 10-game losing streak when hosting the Brooklyn Nets at Capital One Arena on Sunday as 3-point favorites. Both teams enter this matchup struggling, with the Nets having lost four consecutive games. The Wizards operate with a quick tempo ranked second in the league, while their offensive spacing ranks third—qualities that could help them generate scoring opportunities at home. Alex Sarr continues to be a bright spot for Washington, posting 25 points and 11 rebounds in their last outing, while Kyshawn George added 16 points alongside nine assists. Brooklyn counters with elite three-point...

PREVIEW: The Chicago Bulls arrive in Salt Lake City seeking to halt a four-game losing streak, while the Utah Jazz aim to reach respectability after falling to 4-8. Chicago's defense excels at limiting three-point attempts—opponents shoot just 36.8% of their shots from deep, the second-best mark in the league—but this strength masks a critical vulnerability as the Bulls rank dead last in limiting rim attacks, with 40% of opponent shots coming at the basket. Utah counters with solid interior defense, ranking fourth in shots allowed near the rim, yet their perimeter defense crumbles with opponents launching 46.7% of their attempts...

PREVIEW: The Los Angeles Clippers and Boston Celtics clash Sunday afternoon from TD Garden , with The Clippers rank 30th in tempo, while the Celtics rank 29th. —a matchup between two deliberate offensive systems looking to control the tempo. After snapping a six-game losing streak by defeating Dallas in overtime, James Harden delivered a dominant 41-point performance to lead LA back to winning ways. The Clippers' defensive profile shows concerning weaknesses, allowing a league-high 44.8 percent of three-point attempts while ranking 29th in turnover forcing , creating potential scoring opportunities for Boston's perimeter-heavy attack. Meanwhile, Boston dispatched Memphis convincingly and...

PREVIEW: The Houston Rockets (8-3) host the Orlando Magic (7-6) on Sunday night, with both teams riding three-game winning streaks into this matchup at Toyota Center. Houston has been exceptional lately, reeling off eight wins in their past nine games and seeking a fourth consecutive victory after dismantling Portland 140-116. The Rockets rank first in offensive rebounding at 32.9 percent and excel defensively against three-point shooting, holding opponents to low-quality attempts from deep. Meanwhile, Orlando arrives in solid form with six wins in their last eight games and a three-game winning streak, though they barely escaped Brooklyn 105-98 on Friday. Orlando's...

PREVIEW: The Sacramento Kings will attempt to halt a five-game losing skid when they travel to San Antonio to face the Spurs on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Sacramento sits at 3-10 while the Spurs hold an 8-4 record , setting up a matchup between a team desperate for momentum and one looking to bounce back from consecutive defeats. The Kings rank last in the league defensively against three-point shooting, allowing high-quality looks from distance, while their offensive spacing ranks among the poorest at 26th. Meanwhile, the Spurs excel at limiting rim attacks on defense (ranking 2nd) and efficiently attacking the...