ANALYTICS LAB

Anatomy of the Game-Winner

Source: @TheAthletic
Context: Buzzer-Beater Win Probability Tracker
🏀 Interactive Tactical Half-Court
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📊 Win Probability Added & Leverage Index
3-PT Field Goal
Shot Distance
25.6 ft
Arc Angle: 48°
Contest Grade
Tight
2.4 ft gap
Expected xFG%
34.2%
xEV: 1.03 pts
WPA Swing
+84.6%
LI: 8.8 (Ultra)
Clutch Possession Win Probability Wave Pre: 15.4% ➔ Made: 100.0%
Possession Context: Down 1 with 1.8s left (Trailing buzzer-beater scenario)
Defensive Contest Penalty: -8.5% xFG (Challenged release under 3.0 ft)
Leverage Index (LI): 8.82x normal regular possession stake
Miss Outcome Win Probability: 0.0% (Game Over / Defeat)