NBA Defensive Possessions Calculator

Calculate NBA defensive possessions based on team stats to analyze defensive efficiency

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Defensive Possessions

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Calculation Formula:
Defensive Possessions = (Defensive Minutes / 5) + (Field Goal Attempts + Free Throw Attempts) / 2

Where:
- Defensive Minutes: Minutes spent by defense on the court
- Field Goal Attempts: Opponent's field goal attempts
- Free Throw Attempts: Opponent's free throw attempts

NBA Defensive Possessions Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the NBA Defensive Possessions Calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the defensive minutes your team spent on the court
  2. Input the number of field goal attempts by your opponent
  3. Enter the number of free throw attempts by your opponent
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to get the defensive possessions

Understanding Defensive Possessions

Defensive possessions are a way to measure the number of opportunities the defense has to score against. This metric helps in analyzing defensive efficiency and is particularly useful for comparing teams with different playing styles.

Calculation Formula

The formula used in this calculator is:

Defensive Possessions = (Defensive Minutes / 5) + (Field Goal Attempts + Free Throw Attempts) / 2

This formula accounts for both the time spent on defense and the number of scoring opportunities created by the offense.

Example

If your team spent 240 defensive minutes, the opponent made 40 field goals and 20 free throws, the defensive possessions would be:

Defensive Possessions = (240 / 5) + (40 + 20) / 2 = 48 + 30 = 78