"Ballers can now be analyzed not just by whether or not they made the shot but by the difficulty of their attempted shots. Another stat, called the Expected Field Goal Percentage, can predict the odds of their making that shot by factoring in metrics like the orientation and pose of the shooter and the positions of the defenders, among other details."
"In practice, this means tracking the movement of players and their defenders with and without the ball to analyze how closely they are being guarded and how their movements make advantageous space on the court for teammates. Another new insight promised by AWS is a set of stats focused entirely on the defenders, called the Defensive Score Box, which will break down typical stats such as rebounds or blocks by the defensive players for that play."
AWS and the NBA will roll out NBA Inside the Game for the 2025–2026 season, using AI fed by detailed player movement tracking. The system tracks 29 body parts per player to produce new statistics that capture previously unmeasured aspects of basketball. Metrics include shot difficulty and an Expected Field Goal Percentage incorporating shooter orientation, pose, and defender positions. Gravity quantifies how individual player movement creates space and affects defender positioning. A Defensive Score Box breaks down defensive contributions per play, and Play Finder enables searching game footage at the individual-play level. Fans will see the stats on live broadcasts and online.
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