True Shooting % — Scoring Efficiency
TS% = PTS / (2 × (FGA + 0.44 × FTA)). Best measure of scoring efficiency. League avg ~57%, elite 62%+. Curry, DeRozan, Durant.
Why This Stat Matters
Why: TS% accounts for 2s, 3s, and FTs in one number. Better than FG% or eFG% for overall scoring efficiency. 0.44 approximates possession cost of FTA.
How: Enter points, FGA, FTA. TS% = PTS / (2 × TSA). Compare to league avg ~57%, elite 62%+.
- ●League avg ~57%; elite 62%+
- ●TS% = PTS / (2 × (FGA + 0.44 × FTA))
- ●Curry, DeRozan, Durant among TS% leaders
TS% — Best Measure of Scoring Efficiency
PTS / (2 × (FGA + 0.44 × FTA)). League avg ~57%, elite 62%+.
NBA Examples
Screenshot Summary
TS% 65.4% — Elite. +8.4% above league
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TS% = PTS / (2 × (FGA + 0.44 × FTA))
League avg ~57%; elite 62%+
Curry, DeRozan, Durant among TS% leaders
TS% = PTS / (2 × TSA) where TSA = FGA + 0.44 × FTA. Accounts for free throws AND 3-pointers. League average ~57%; DeRozan and Curry above 62%. The 0.44 coefficient comes from FT trip analysis.
Key Takeaways
- TS% accounts for free throws AND 3-pointers
- League average ~57%
- DeRozan and Curry often above 62%
- 0.44 coefficient from FT trip analysis
Did You Know?
How It Works
TSA
True Shot Attempts = FGA + 0.44 × FTA. The 0.44 approximates that not every FTA uses a full possession.
Formula
TS% = PTS / (2 × TSA). The 2 converts to possession equivalents.
Expert Tips
Get to the Line
FTs are high-value. Drawing fouls boosts TS%.
3pt Volume
More 3s at good % raises TS%. Curry model.
vs eFG%
TS% for overall scoring; eFG% for shot selection only.
Benchmarks
57% avg, 62%+ elite, 65%+ all-time great.
Comparison Table
| Metric | Includes FTs | Includes 3s |
|---|---|---|
| TS% | Yes | Yes |
| eFG% | No | Yes |
| FG% | No | No |
Official Sources
Disclaimer: TS% is a statistical measure. Shot quality, defensive pressure, and game context affect real-world efficiency.