Net Rating is a core efficiency metric used in professional basketball to gauge a team’s overall performance per 100 possessions. It combines the offensive side (how many points a team scores) with the defensive side (how many points a team allows), delivering a single figure that reflects net point differential.
A positive Net Rating indicates a team scores more points than it concedes, while a negative value signals the opposite. Coaches and analysts rely on this statistic to evaluate roster moves, gameβplan effectiveness, and to compare teams across the league.
DRtg = Defensive Rating (points allowed per 100 possessions)
Because the calculation is based on perβ100βpossession rates, Net Rating normalizes performance regardless of pace, making it a reliable tool for crossβteam and crossβseason analysis.
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