O basquetebol em números: análise de indicadores de jogo do NBB 2018-2019

The objective of this work was to identify the most important game indicators for victory in a match and to define the final placement in the classification phase of the 2018-2019 season of the New Basketball Brazil [Novo Basquete Brasil, in Portuguese]. The research is quantitative-descriptive and analyzes 43 direct (box score) and indirect game indicators (advanced statistics and four factors), in addition to the partial score of the 179 games available on the National Basketball League [Liga Nacional de Basquete, in Portuguese] website. Total and average values,quantities and percentages of times were calculated when the winner or loser of each match was superior in each indicator and in which the first and last place of the competition classification phase were superior as well in each indicator. It was identified that indicators related to the quantity and percentage of correct pitches in general are preponderant for victory in each match and to end up first in the classification phase. Rebounds are more important for victory in each match than for first place in qualifying. In general terms, winning teams are more careful with the ball and have better selection of shots.