Influence of Match Congestion on Performances in the National Basketball Association

The ability to recover from official match-play across a single and multiple matches is often considered key factor in subsequent performance for modern professional basketball. aims of this study were to: (i) explore the differences match performances between different congestion cycles (i.e., separated by zero, one, or two greater days rest); (ii) identify indicators (KPIs) discriminating winning losing during cycles. current indicated that scoring close within paint) (ES = 0.08) very far away Three-point, ES 0.05) was significantly 1- 2-days rest compared consecutive 0 matches). Additionally, shooting efficiency ( P < 0.001), attaining Defensive Rebounds 0.001) Steals significant offensive defensive KPIs differentiated teams. Similarly, opponent quality pace important situational variables affected outcome While location had an impact on following rest, it no back-to-back results will support coaches' offensive, recovery strategies various probability NBA matches.