Winning Metrics > Adjusted ShotQuality (adj SQ)
Adjusted ShotQuality (adj SQ) evaluates a team's shooting efficacy (adjOFF SQ) and defensive prowess (adjDEF SQ) adjusted for strength of schedule (teams facing tougher opponents see ratings adjust favorably, while those against weaker foes show a decline).
What is Adjusted ShotQuality (adj SQ)? At its core, adj SQ is all about leveling the playing field. It gives you a richer, more nuanced look at ShotQuality by adjusting for the 'strength of schedule.' In simple terms, it considers who you're playing against. This is a two-sided coin: Adjusted Offensive Shot Quality (adjOFF SQ): This measures how well a team is shooting, but gives you a more accurate picture by considering the quality of the defenses they've played against. If a team has faced mostly weak defenses, their adjOFF SQ will be lower than their raw Offensive Shot Quality. It keeps things real, folks! Adjusted Defensive Shot Quality (adjDEF SQ): This is the flip side—how well a team is defending, again adjusted for the quality of offenses they've faced. Playing against top-notch offenses? Your adjDEF SQ will be higher, recognizing the tougher competition.