Predicting per game performance through per minute performance in basketball
This paper introduces a way to relativize per-game Player Total Contribution PTC/G by minutes played. It is a
form of obtaining a prediction of PTC/G (PTCpred) in order to compare the performance of basketball players
who have played different minutes along the season. A sample of 5060 NBA players was collected and analyzed
using linear and non-linear variables. In addition, a Maxima code for computing standard error is provided.
Results shows that PTCpred could be valuable for analysts, media and fans. Finally, several limitations are
discussed in order to avoid mistakes in its practical use.
Estudio completo: Performance
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