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True shooting percentage is calculated by taking into consideration the player's field goals, 3-point field goals, and free throws. True shooting is intended to understand a player's shooting efficiency from everywhere on the court.
A team's true shooting percentage takes into account the collective shooting accuracy of the aformentioned three metrics of every individual on a team. It gives you a clear picture of the team's efficiency. It isn't a perfect stat but gives you a good idea of the team's strengths and weaknesses.
Here, we look at the five teams with the best true shooting percentage in the NBA this season.
#5 Houston Rockets - 58.1%
Houston Rockets with 58.1% have the fifth-best true shooting percentage in the NBA. Possessing the likes of James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Eric Gordon, etc. the Rockets have some of the best shooters in the league.
Coach Mike D'Antoni implements the system of iso-ball and now small ball with the Rockets and he has pretty much sacrificed size for the shooting proficiency of the team. They are currently fourth in the highly competitive Western Conference and are only two games behind the Denver Nuggets who hold the second seed.
Only time will tell how D'Antoni's system is going to work this season with the playoffs just around the corner. However, with Russell Westbrook being his imperious self and James Harden returning to form, they could go deep into the postseason.
#4 Dallas Mavericks - 58.2%
After a terrific start to the season, the Dallas Mavericks have lost steam. They are still seventh in the Western Conference with a 36-23 record and are only three games behind the Houston Rockets who hold the fourth seed.
Led by Luka Doncic, the Mavericks have banked on him a lot this season and their offense functions through him. They also have the likes of Kristaps Porzingis and Tim Hardaway Jr., among their ranks as their other weapons for shooting. The bench possesses quality players in Seth Curry and Delon Wright who are consistent threats from range.
Rick Carlisle and co. have the fourth-best true shooting percentage in the NBA, which is a good sign and they will be hoping to make the playoffs where they could make some serious noise when fully fit. The Mavericks are a clutch side and will go into the postseason looking like they belong in it after the last few years of disappointment.
#3 Utah Jazz - 58.4%
Led by Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, the Utah Jazz have had a rather patchy season so far. While the franchise has looked like a serious threat when on song, they still find themselves reeling on the sixth spot in the Western Conference due to their poor recent run. Nonetheless, Quin Snyder's men still possess the firepower to get the offense going on any given day.
Boasting of some very good shooters in Bojan Bogdanovic and Joe Ingles, it comes as no surprise that the franchise ranks among the best in the league with 58.4% true shooting percentage. As a team, the Jazz are shooting over 47% from the field.
With the right combination of youth and experience, Quin Snyder and co. have struggled post the All-Star Weekend, however, they are still optimistic considering the sheer talent and ability on the roster. They have the right identity and personnel to trouble any team on their day and will be hoping to go deep in the postseason.
#2 Miami Heat - 58.6%
Another one of the surprise packages of the season, the Miami Heat have truly outstanding this campaign. The right mixture of youth and experience, the Heat are threatening the big boys of the Eastern Conference.
Led by Erik Spoelstra, the franchise has built up a roster on the shooting capabilities of Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro along with the defensive prowess of Bam Adebayo and Kendrick Nunn. The likes of Jimmy Butler and Kelly Olynyk are veterans of the league and seem to be guiding the youngsters on the right path.
When you have the shooting efficiency like the Heat, it is no coincidence that they are second in the league when it comes to true shooting percentage. Miami is shooting 47% from the field and nearly 38% from beyond the arc.
With the addition of Jae Crowder and Andre Iguodala, the Heat could seriously challenge in the Eastern Conference.
#1 Milwaukee Bucks - 58.8%
The best team in the league, Milwaukee Bucks have improved on their form from last year and continue to be the team to beat in the NBA. Giannis Antetoukounmpo and co. are currently the leading team in the Eastern Conference with a 50-8 record and have already secured qualification for the postseason.
Mike Budenholzer built up a roster and designed the team's play to suit the Greek Freak's abilities as a player and it has paid massive dividends so far. This coupled with a strong defense by the likes of the Lopez brothers only makes them better.
Surrounding Giannis with elite shooters such as Khris Middleton, Kyle Korver, and George Hill is one of the reasons why they are the best team in the league in terms of true shooting. They are one of the favorites to win the championship and looks like this is going to be Milwaukee's season after all.
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