Pace
also: possessions per 48
How many possessions a team plays per 48 minutes. It describes tempo, not quality.
Formula
pace = possessions / minutes played x 48Pace is possessions scaled to a regulation game, so overtime does not inflate it. A fast team gets more shots for both sides, which raises raw totals without changing efficiency.
That is why totals and player counting stats need a pace adjustment before comparing eras or teams. A bettor reads it the other way: two fast teams point toward a higher game total.
The common mistake
Pace is not a style verdict by itself. A team can be fast because it pushes the ball or because it turns it over and the other side scores quickly.
Where to get it
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Pace from the API
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