Points Scored (PT)

In basketball, the result is tracked by scored points. A shot can earn 1, 2 or 3 points, depending on the location from where the shot is taken. We track the points scored from each different player and total points as a team.

Points scored can also be broken down by specific Shot Types and Play Types under the “Play Types” tab in the web platform.

Changelog

July 2024

Before July 2024, Points Scored by Play Type/Shot Type stats would include points scored from Free Throws following a Fouled Shot in the total even though these points were not directly related to the success of running these plays.

After July 2024, Points Scored from Free Throws following a Fouled Shot will not contribute towards stats when viewing points scored by Play Type/Shot Type. Only points scored directly from running the play will contribute to these stats.

Note, Instat Reports and API products remain unchanged and will continue to use legacy calculations, so you may see some differences compared to the web platform.