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Determine the major factors affecting total points scored by players in the league, considering season data across multiple teams and players. The analysis involves collecting data on top scorers from each team over two seasons, including variables such as games played (GP), field goal percentage (FG%), three-point percentage (3FG%), free throw percentage (FT%), free throws made per game (FTM/G), and free throw attempts per game (FTA/G). The goal is to identify which factors significantly influence the total points (PTS) scored by a player in a season, using regression analysis to pass on insights.

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Understanding the primary determinants of total points scored by basketball players is a foundational aspect of sports analytics. Performance metrics such as games played, shooting efficiency, and free throw accuracy intuitively influence scoring output. To empirically assess these relationships, comprehensive data collection across multiple teams and multiple seasons provides a robust platform for analysis.

The dataset under discussion includes both season averages and total points for players from 30 teams over two seasons, with variables covering efficiencies in shooting (FG%, 3FG%, FT%) as well as attempts and successes in free throws. Preliminary observations reveal broad variation, with some players achieving extraordinary scoring feats while others contribute minimally. Importantly, the data shows that games played (GP) tend to have a near-perfect correlation with total points, suggesting that the number of appearances directly impacts scoring totals.

Regression analysis aimed at uncovering the major factors influencing total points indicates that, among the variables studied, only the number of games played (GP) consistently exhibits statistical significance. This prominence of GP underscores the critical importance of player availability; the more games a player participates in, the more points they accumulate, logically. Other variables such as FG%, FT%, and 3FG% do not demonstrate statistically significant effects on total points in the regression models, indicating their limited explanatory power in this context.

The findings suggest that in the current model, the quantity of participation (games played) outweighs shooting efficiency and attempt volume in determining total scoring output. Although intuitively, higher shooting percentages and attempts should augment points scored, the data shows that without sufficient gameplay, even the most efficient shooters contribute minimally to total points.

This analysis aligns with existing sports performance literature emphasizing the primacy of player availability. Studies such as those by Reiter (2013) and others have shown that a player's total contribution is strongly dependent on their presence on the court. Consequently, optimizing team performance involves not only improving shooting efficiency but also ensuring players are consistently available for gameplay.

In conclusion, the major factor affecting total points scored by players appears to be the number of games played, with other metrics like shooting efficiency showing no significant impact within this dataset. This highlights the importance for teams to focus on player health and durability, thus maximizing participation as a key strategy for boosting scoring totals. Further research could incorporate additional variables such as player role, minutes played, and team offensive efficiency to develop a more nuanced understanding.

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