xFG%

Expected Field Goal Percentage

Definition: The field goal percentage that we would expect an average NBA player to shoot given the player tracking details of each shot taken.

FG%

Field Goal Percentage

Definition: A player’s made field goals divided by total attempts.

FG%+

Field Goal Percentage Above Expected

Definition: A player’s difference between “Field Goal Percentage” and “Expected Field Goal Percentage”. A good number will be positive because the player is shooting a higher percentage than expected.

MADE xFG%

Made Expected Field Goal Percentage

Definition: A player’s average expected field goal percentage when the field goal attempt is made. A lower percentage indicates more difficult shots attempted.

MISS xFG%

Missed Expected Field Goal Percentage

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