points in the paint
Baskets near rim
Points in the paint is a basketball statistic tracking points scored from within the painted area near the basket—the rectangular zone extending from the baseline to the free-throw line.
Teams that dominate points in the paint typically have strong interior players or effective drives to the basket: They outscored us 48-30 in points in the paint.
- post-upClaim low-block position
- post movesOffensive techniques near basket
- drop stepFootwork to gain position
- centerMiddle of anything
- field goal percentageRatio of successful shots
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