WNBA Buzzer-Beater Physics & Clutch Lab

Game Clock (Q4)

0.20s

Release Legality

LEGAL (0.20s early)

Shot Distance 23.75 ft

Launch Angle 48.5°

Initial Velocity 28.4 ft/s

Release Time 0.20s

Clutch Historical Scenarios

Shot Ballistics & Telemetry

43.2°

Rim Entry Angle

0.35 in

Rim Lip Clearance

1.28 s

Flight Time

14.1 ft

Apex Height

Physics Model Notes

Standard WNBA ball diameter: 9.07 in. Regulation rim diameter: 18.0 in at 10.0 ft height. Minimum legal entry angle for swish is ~32.4°. The Dream buzzer heave struck the back rim lip with 0.35" clearance, causing an in-and-out spinout as the backboard LED illuminated.