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ANALYSIS: In a make-or-miss league, which Nets will make shots?

In the NBA, offensive efficiency tends to win in the playoffs. But what determines offensive efficiency? The single most important factor is shooting. As pundits are fond of reminding us, it’s a make or miss league.

As a result, true shooting percentage is one of the most underrated statistics in basketball. Like effective field goal percentage, it takes account of the added value of 3-point shots; but it goes a step further by also taking account of the value of getting to the line and making free throws. Over the past two seasons, there is a very strong relationship between teams’ true shooting percentages and overall offensive efficiency (points scored per 100 possessions).