True shooting percentage
In basketball, true shooting percentage is an advanced statistic that measures a player's efficiency at shooting the ball.[1] It is intended to more accurately calculate a player's shooting than field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three-point field goal percentage taken individually. Two- and three-point field goals and free throws are all considered in its calculation. It is abbreviated TS%.
It is calculated by:
where:
- PTS = points scored,
- FGA = field goal attempts,
- FTA = free throw attempts [2]
References
- "Statistical Analysis Primer". nba.com. September 12, 2007. Archived from the original on April 25, 2013.
- "Basketball Reference Glossary". Basketball-reference.com. Retrieved May 4, 2012.
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