Overview
This mini site examines whether load management including resting players limiting minutes or scheduled absences has measurable effects on season level performance metrics such as PPG FG percent and MPG. The analysis focuses on starters from the 2023 24 season and combines aggregated season statistics with visual tools to explore relationships between minutes games missed and performance outcomes.
Thesis
Controlled rest may help manage workload and reduce injury risk but rest alone does not consistently produce improved per game efficiency across starters. Performance responses to rest differ by player role baseline minutes and usage patterns. This project evaluates relationships between MPG games missed and efficiency while providing visual comparisons to explore individual differences.
High Level Takeaways
- No consistent rest to performance relationship appears across all starters.
- Minutes played and usage influence efficiency and scoring outcomes.
- Game level pre and post rest windows are recommended for stronger causal analysis.