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 17
Assist Pts 63
Shot creator Scorer only Assist

NYK Shot Creation

Players 12
Connections 20
Assist Pts 57
Shot creator Scorer only Assist

Network Summary

SAS

Active players9
Assist connections17
Total assists24
Assisted points63
Top creatorFox (7)

NYK

Active players12
Assist connections20
Total assists23
Assisted points57
Top creatorBrunson (7)

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)