Tendex
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The Tendex system is a basketball mathematical statistical formula that was created by sports writer Dave Heeren,[http://www.sonicscentral.com/statsite.html APBRMETRICS CENTRAL.] in order to determine the playing efficiency of basketball players.[https://web.archive.org/web/20151201023145/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2005-04-17/sports/0504160377_1_nba-efficiency-rating-roland-ratings-performance The Evolution Of Basketball Statistics.][http://triblive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_514105.html What is Tendex?][https://iscoutsports.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/213687307-Tendex iScout Basketball Help Center FAQs Statistics.] It is generally accepted as the original weighted advanced stat formula used in the sport of basketball.[http://www.nbastuffer.com/component/option,com_glossary/Itemid,0/catid,42/func,view/term,TENDEX/ Player Evaluation Metrics.]
Calculation
The Tendex statistical system has 3 different formulas and is calculated as follows:[http://www.nbastuffer.com/component/option,com_glossary/Itemid,0/catid,42/func,view/term,TENDEX/ The Tendex Formula=.][https://iscoutsports.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/213687307-Tendex Tendex.]
Standard Tendex Rating: (Tendex raw statistical formula)
(Points) + (Rebounds) + (Assists) + (Steals) + (Blocks) - (Missed Field Goals) - 0.5 * (Missed Free Throws) - (Turnovers) - (Fouls Committed) / (Minutes Played) / (Game Pace (Possessions Per Game, typically ranges from 60 to 75))
Modified Tendex Rating: (Tendex weighted average statistical formula)
(Points) + (Rebounds) + 1.25 * (Assists) + 1.25 * (Steals) + (Blocks) - 1.25 * (Turnovers) - (Missed Field Goals) - (Missed Free Throws / 2) - (Fouls Committed / 2) / (Minutes Played) / (Game Pace (Possessions Per Game, typically ranges from 60 to 75))
European Tendex Rating (Performance Index Rating (PIR)): (EuroLeague / EuroCup)
(Points + Rebounds + Assists + Steals + Blocks + Fouls Drawn) - (Missed Field Goals + Missed Free Throws + Turnovers + Shots Rejected + Fouls Committed)
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.nbastuffer.com/component/option,com_glossary/Itemid,0/catid,42/func,view/term,TENDEX/ Player Evaluation Metrics TENDEX]
- [https://iscoutsports.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/213687307-Tendex Tendex]
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