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Tracking every halfcourt shot since 2003.

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NBAHeave Trends

NBATeam Heave Rankings

Time:
RK Team Heaves (36+ ft) Halfcourt Lite Heaves Full Court (70+ ft)
Att Made % Att Made % Att Made % Att Made %

NBA Heave Attempts (2003-2025)

2011-12, 2019-20, and 2020-21 seasons prorated to 82 games.2011-12, 2019-20, and 2020-21 prorated.

NBA Heave Makes (2003-2025)

2011-12, 2019-20, and 2020-21 seasons prorated to 82 games.2011-12, 2019-20, and 2020-21 prorated.

Heave Distance over Time (2003-2025)

Shots by Distance (36+ ft)

NBA Heave Stats
2003-25

Total Heaves 15,268 Makes: 574 (3.8%)
Halfcourt Attempts 10,913 Makes: 294 (2.7%)
Lite Heaves 4,355 Makes: 280 (6.4%)
Avg Per Season 694.0 Makes: 26.1

* Short-season adjustments applied: 2011-12 (1.24×), 2019-20 (1.16×), 2020-21 (1.14×).