Shot Network

Who creates shots for whom? Trace the passing connections that lead to scoring opportunities—thicker lines mean more assists between players.

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SAS Shot Creation

Players 9
Connections 18
Assist Pts 67
Shot creator Scorer only Assist

NYK Shot Creation

Players 10
Connections 13
Assist Pts 46
Shot creator Scorer only Assist

Network Summary

SAS

Active players9
Assist connections18
Total assists28
Assisted points67
Top creatorFox (8)

NYK

Active players10
Assist connections13
Total assists18
Assisted points46
Top creatorHart (5)

Reading the graph

  • Node size = More shots attempted or created (bigger = more involved)
  • Arrows = Point from passer to scorer (thicker = more assists)
  • Blue nodes = Shot creators (at least one assist)
  • Numbers = Total assists by that player

A tightly connected graph suggests ball movement. Isolated nodes suggest isolation scoring.

How we calculate this

The graph builds from play-by-play data. Each assist creates a directed edge from passer to scorer.

  • Nodes = Players with shots or assists in the game
  • Edges = At least one assist from player A to player B
  • Node size = sqrt(shots + assists) for visual balance
  • Layout = D3 force simulation (proximity reflects connection strength)