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Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%)

ef*fec*tive field goal per*cen*tageWhat Is Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%)? Definition & Meaning

What Is The Definition Of Effective Field Goal Percentage In Basketball?

1. The effective field goal percentage (eFG%) is a basketball statistic that measures how effective a player at scoring. The statistic adjusts the number of baskets scored to account for the fact that three-pointers are worth one more point than a two-point field goal.

A player’s eFG% is calculated using the number of field goals made and the number of total field goal attempts. The resulting number indicates how well a player performs at scoring from the field. It does not take into account other manners of scoring, including rebounds and free throws.

Examples Of How Effective Field Goal Percentage Is Used In Commentary

1. With his effective field goal percentage continuing to rise, we may see Davis become one of this year’s top NBA scorers.

Sport The Term Is Used:

1. Basketball

Abbreviated As:

1. eFG%

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