Here are four reliable sources for basketball player statistics:
ESPN
NBA
Basketball Reference
StatMuse
Analyzing team defensive performance.
Go to ESPN's NBA BPI page;
Sort teams by Defensive BPI;
The Orlando Magic lead with a 5.5 Defensive BPI.
Orlando's league-leading defense suggests they are well-positioned for a deep playoff run, as strong defensive teams historically perform well in the postseason.
Analyzing Nikola Jokic's passing performance this season.
Navigate to NBA.com Stats;
Find Nikola Jokic in the assists leaderboard;
Nikola Jokic is averaging 10.1 assists per game, ranking 2nd in the league.
Go to Jokic's player page;
Check his passing stats in different game situations.
Jokic's assist numbers increase to 10.1 per game in close games (within 5 points in the last 5 minutes), showcasing his clutch playmaking ability.
Analyzing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's scoring efficiency.
Visit Basketball-Reference.com;
Search for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's player page;
Look at his advanced stats for the 2024-25 season;
SGA's True Shooting Percentage (TS%) is 0.642.
This places him among the league's most efficient high-volume scorers, indicating his ability to maintain scoring effectiveness despite a high usage rate.
Analyzing player efficiency ratings (PER).
Visit StatMuse;
Check the PER leaderboard;
Nikola Jokic leads with a 32.9 PER.
Jokic's PER is significantly higher than the league average (15.0), indicating his exceptional all-around impact and efficiency across multiple statistical categories.