box score
Newspaper sports table
A box score is a statistical summary of a game, typically presented in tabular form.
It originated in baseball, where it records each player's at-bats, hits, runs, and other performance data in a compact grid.
The format has spread to basketball, hockey, and other sports: I checked the box score to see how many points he scored.
Units of tally
- reboundsReturns after deflection
- assistsHelps or supports
- stealsTakes illegally, or bargains
- blocksObstructs or sections
turnovers · minutes · field goals · free throws · three-pointers · fouls · double-double · triple-double
Intended end results
- assistsHelps or supports
- shots on goalOffensive plays targeting net
- savesStores or rescues
- penalty minutesTime assessed for fouls
power play · faceoffs · hits · blocked shots · ice time · short-handed · empty net · periods
Team batting periods
- runsMoves fast on foot
- hitsBlows or successes
- errorsUnintentional deviations from correctness
- at-batsOfficial offensive opportunities
batting average · RBIs · strikeouts · walks · earned runs · home runs · doubles · singles
Collected numerical information
- summaryCondensed account of essentials
- tabularOrganized in grid format
- columnsUpright structural shafts
- rowsSide-by-side sequences
game log · recap · newspaper · sports page · standings · records · postgame
Thrown football distance gained
- rushing yardsDistance gained by carrying
- touchdownsFootball scoring plays
- interceptionsCaught passes by defenders
- completionsActs of finishing
attempts · sacks · fumbles · tackles · receptions · field goals · punts · time of possession
points
Units of tally
blocks · turnovers · minutes · field goals · free throws · three-pointers · fouls · double-double · triple-double · shooting percentage
goals
Intended end results
- assistsHelps or supports
- shots on goalOffensive plays targeting net
- savesStores or rescues
penalty minutes · power play · faceoffs · hits · blocked shots · ice time · short-handed · empty net · periods
innings
Team batting periods
at-bats · batting average · RBIs · strikeouts · walks · earned runs · home runs · doubles · singles · stolen bases
statistics
Collected numerical information
- summaryCondensed account of essentials
- tabularOrganized in grid format
- columnsUpright structural shafts
rows · game log · recap · newspaper · sports page · standings · records · postgame
passing yards
Thrown football distance gained
- rushing yardsDistance gained by carrying
- touchdownsFootball scoring plays
- interceptionsCaught passes by defenders
completions · attempts · sacks · fumbles · tackles · receptions · field goals · punts · time of possession · first downs
- sports analyticssabermetrics, Moneyball, performance metrics, analytics, WAR
- postgamestats, team stats, highlights, recap, match report
- scorecardsstat sheet, tally sheet
- sports coverageplay-by-play, color commentary, highlight reel, game recap, pre-game
- sports statisticianbatting average, ERA, field goal percentage, WAR, points per game
- sports statsstats, most points, yards, most goals, touchdowns
box scorecolor commentary
Supplementary broadcast narration
game recap · human interest story · play-by-play · editorial · sportswriting
box scorenarrative
Account of events
commentary · description · interpretation · storytelling · human interest story
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