ShotQuality Wire

PREVIEW: The Charlotte Hornets, ranked fourth in offensive spacing, face off against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. EST , with the Hornets holding a 4-10 record against the Pacers' struggling 1-13 mark. While Charlotte excels at creating space on offense and limiting three-point attempts defensively, they rank 29th in three-point defense, allowing high-quality looks from deep. The Pacers counter with elite defensive rebounding ranked second in the league, yet their offensive approach relies heavily on isolation plays with minimal ball movement. Indiana continues to get healthy as T.J. McConnell...

PREVIEW: The Chicago Bulls bring elite rim attacking frequency (ranked 4th) and excellent passing capabilities (ranked 4th) to the Moda Center, though their offensive rebounding remains a significant weakness at just 22.6 percent. Chicago enters with a 7-6 record but has struggled away from home at just 2-5 , snapping a five-game losing streak with a thrilling 130-127 victory over Denver on Monday. The Bulls rank third in three-point shooting this season at 39 percent , giving them multiple offensive weapons to deploy against a Portland defense that has surrendered opportunities. Chicago will be without Zach Collins due to a...

PREVIEW: The Denver Nuggets travel to New Orleans on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET to face the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center , setting up a matchup between two teams heading in completely opposite directions. Denver has won 13 of their last 16 regular season games , while New Orleans has lost 19 of their last 21 games . The Nuggets bring elite offensive firepower, ranking among the league's best with their precision shooting and ball movement, strengths reflected in their elite second-ranked efficient three-point shooting and fifth-ranked efficient attacking rim capabilities . Meanwhile, the Pelicans are mired in a defensive...

PREVIEW: The Golden State Warriors arrive in Miami as the eighth seed in the West with a 9-7 record to face the seventh-seeded Heat, who sit at 8-6. Golden State enters this matchup as a perimeter-oriented offense ranked first in three-point attempt frequency at 50.5 percent, while maintaining fourth-ranked free throw efficiency at 82.9 percent. However, the Warriors face significant hurdles with Steph Curry listed as day-to-day after tweaking his ankle, and the team will undergo a late check to determine his availability. Miami enters with impressive home credentials, holding a 6-1 record at the Kaseya Center. The Heat bring their...

PREVIEW: The Houston Rockets travel to face the Cleveland Cavaliers, the No. 2 team in the Eastern Conference , in what shapes up as a clash between two of the NBA's most dynamic offensive forces. Houston arrives at 9-3 after winning four straight games , while Cleveland enters at 10-5 and second in the East . The Rockets bring elite three-point shooting prowess to this matchup, though their shot selection tells an interesting story: they rank second in high-frequency midrange attempts but 30th in three-point volume, allowing opponents quality looks from deep . Meanwhile, the Cavaliers thrive on three-point volume, ranking...

PREVIEW: The New York Knicks travel to Dallas as the league's sixth-ranked scoring offense, boasting elite defensive rebounding that ranks first overall and efficient three-point shooting at third. Their defensive profile shows some vulnerabilities, particularly in limiting three-point attempts from opponents who shoot at a 45.7% clip from distance. Meanwhile, the Mavericks rank near the bottom defensively, allowing significant attacks at the rim and struggling with an inefficient free throw rate at 73.2%. Dallas does excel at limiting three-point volume on defense with just a 37.2% rate, the second-best mark in the association. The Knicks enter as 5.5-point favorites with a...

PREVIEW: The Oklahoma City Thunder arrive at Paycom Center with a dominant 14-1 record, looking to extend their six-game home winning streak against a struggling Sacramento Kings team sitting at 3-11. Oklahoma City's success has been anchored by elite defense allowing just 106.4 opponent points per game, ranking first in the league. The Thunder's shot quality metrics reveal why they're so dangerous, featuring elite rim protection defense, efficient free throw shooting at 85.8%, and the ability to force turnovers at an elite level. Over their last five matchups against Sacramento, the Thunder have dominated, averaging 126 points while holding the...

PREVIEW: The Philadelphia 76ers (8-5) host the Toronto Raptors (9-5) on Wednesday, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The Raptors jumped up into third in the Eastern Conference standings after Monday's win, as they've won eight of their last nine games and four in a row. Toronto brings elite ball movement ranked second in good passing, while their low turnover rate ranks fifth, though they rank 27th in three-point volume and 28th in offensive spacing. Philadelphia experienced an opposite trajectory to the Raptors, and after a strong 4–1 start, they've stumbled through November with a 4–4...

PREVIEW: The Washington Wizards bring a quick-tempo offense to Minneapolis, but they rank 26th in attacking the rim efficiently and 27th in free throw shooting at 74.7%. Washington has lost 11 straight games since their October 24 victory over Dallas. Minnesota enters as the sixth seed in the West with a 9-5 record, having won seven of their last nine outings. Anthony Edwards continues anchoring the Timberwolves' attack, averaging 25.9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. The Timberwolves rank seventh in attacking the rim frequently, which should give them a significant advantage against Washington's defense that allows the most rim shots...