Karl-Anthony Towns in the playoffs: the shot profile shift
Where his attempts came from in the regular season against the postseason, how he creates them, and game by game shooting across the year.
Where the Shots Come From
Field goal percentage and share of shots by zone, before and after the playoffs began.
| Zone | Regular Season FG% | Playoffs FG% | Δ | Regular Season Share | Playoffs Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint | 58.1% | 60.2% | +2.1 | 63.4% | 65.8% |
| Mid-Range | 33.8% | 42.9% | +9.1 | 6.9% | 3.7% |
| Three-Point | 36.8% | 45.6% | +8.8 | 29.7% | 30.5% |
How He Creates
Self-created against catch-and-shoot attempts across both stretches.
| Type | Regular Season FG% | Playoffs FG% | Δ | Regular Season Share | Playoffs Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Created | 49.6% | 50.5% | +0.9 | 49.8% | 55.1% |
| Catch & Shoot | 43.8% | 52% | +8.2 | 31.9% | 26.7% |
| Assisted / Hustle | 62.4% | 73.5% | +11.1 | 18.3% | 18.2% |
Shot Location Heatmap
Side-by-side: where the shots are coming from, and at what efficiency.
Game-by-Game FG%
Field goal percentage by game across the season. The dashed line marks the start of the playoffs.
By the Numbers
| Stat | Regular Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall FG% | 50.1% | 55.1% |
| Paint Share | 63.4% | 65.8% |
| Paint FG% | 58.1% | 60.2% |
| 3PT Share | 29.7% | 30.5% |
| 3PT FG% | 36.8% | 45.6% |
| Mid-Range FG% | 33.8% | 42.9% |
Free Throws & Foul Discipline
KAT is getting to the line less (4.1 FTA/g vs 5.5 in the prior split). Free-throw accuracy is up (85.8% → 90.9%) on the lower volume. He is also committing fewer shooting fouls on defense.
| Stat | Regular Season | Playoffs | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTA/G | 5.5 | 4.1 | -1.4 |
| FTM/G | 4.8 | 3.7 | -1.1 |
| FT% | 85.8% | 90.9% | +5.1 |
| Personal Fouls/G | 3.4 | 4 | +0.6 |
| Shooting Fouls/G | 2.3 | 1.5 | -0.8 |
Defensive Impact
Opponents are shooting 55.7% against KAT in this split, up from 49.5% in the latter window even with more contested shots. Block rate is up (0.5 → 1.3 per game).
| Defensive Stat | Regular Season | Playoffs | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matched-defender FG% | 49.5% | 55.7% | +6.2 |
| Matched-defender 3P% | 36.9% | 45.6% | +8.7 |
| Pts by matched player/G | 21.5 | 17.3 | -4.2 |
| Contested Shots/G | 5.9 | 7.1 | +1.2 |
| Rim FG% Allowed | 60.8% | 65.3% | +4.5 |
| DREB/G | 8.7 | 8.1 | -0.6 |
| STL/G | 0.87 | 1.26 | +0.4 |
| BLK/G | 0.53 | 1.26 | +0.7 |
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