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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NYK Shot Creation

Players 11
Connections 12
Assist Pts 35
Shot creator Scorer only Assist

SAS Shot Creation

Players 8
Connections 16
Assist Pts 45
Shot creator Scorer only Assist

Network Summary

NYK

Active players11
Assist connections12
Total assists14
Assisted points35
Top creatorBridges (4)

SAS

Active players8
Assist connections16
Total assists18
Assisted points45
Top creatorFox (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)