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NBA standings based on offensive rebounding percentage – 8 Points, 9 Seconds
Myles Turner, Indiana Pacers (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
The Indiana Pacers have had a rough although promising season in 2022-23. The young talent is apparent, but the execution has been disheartening. If one were to look at why things are falling apart at this season, the reason may not be immediately obvious.
Rebounding is an important part of the game of basketball. It essentially gives the team the ability to have extra possessions every time down the court or to limit the possessions of the other team. If a team can’t rebound, it becomes incredibly difficult to win games given the difference in shot attempts between the two teams.
If we were to take all of the NBA and give standings on how often they allow the other team to get an offensive rebound, comparing to the actual NBA standings, the results are shocking for the Pacers.
Western Conference:
As you can see, many of the best teams in the league by record are the same teams that limit rebounding with Denver and Sacramento leading the way. The one exception might be the Grizzlies, who allow the opponents to get offensive rebounds often, but have a spectacular record.
Eastern Conference:
Similarly, the east approximately correlates with the actual standings with Milwaukee and Boston leading the way. If you compare both conferences however, you will notice one surprising thing.
This highlights the need for a power forward who is willing to play good defense, shoot well, and rebound at a high level. Until they are able to rebound the basketball, the Pacers will struggle to win regardless of how well they shoot or find the open man.
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