The Wizards lost another high-scoring game, this time in Boston, 140-133. Check out Alan Jenkins game recap. Here’s a look at some of the numbers from the contest.
PACE — 107 possessions — fast-paced game (league average is around 102)
Offensive Rating (points scored per possession x 100)
This was a high-scoring game that bordered on defenseless. The league average offensive rating is about 107 so far this season.
Four Factors
In his book, Basketball On Paper, now-Wizards assistant coach Dean Oliver formalized the four factors (offense and defense) that determine who wins and loses basketball games.