NBA Season Summary: Shooting and Advanced Stats
2022-23 Regular Season Recap
The 2022-23 NBA regular season has come to an end, and we now turn our attention to the upcoming playoffs. Let's look at some of the key shooting and advanced stats from the regular season:
Shooting Stats
Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors) led the league in three-point shooting percentage (45.3%), while Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) led in field goal percentage (58.6%). Nikola Vucevic (Chicago Bulls) was the league's top free throw shooter (90.3%).
Advanced Stats
Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets) won his third consecutive MVP award, leading the league in Win Shares (13.0) and Player Efficiency Rating (29.8). Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies) led the league in assists per game (8.0), while Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers) was the top shot-blocker with 3.1 blocks per game.
Conference Standings
In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics finished as the top seed with a 55-27 record. The Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers rounded out the top three in the East. In the Western Conference, the Denver Nuggets were the top seed with a 50-32 record. The Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings followed in the top three in the West.
Playoff Preview
The 2023 NBA Playoffs begin on Saturday, April 15. The Boston Celtics will face the Washington Wizards in the East, while the Denver Nuggets will face the Los Angeles Clippers in the West. The playoffs are sure to provide plenty of excitement, so be sure to tune in.
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