Why Have 40-point games have become the norm in the NBA this season?

Why have 40-point games have become the norm in the NBA this season?  On any given night this season, there has likely been a 40-point performance.  Sometimes paired with a 50-point game, a 60-point game or even a 70-point game.

Teams are averaging their most points in a season since 1969-70, but the way those points are being scored is different.

While offenses in the past relied more on a balanced attack with multiple players contributing, today's offenses often rely heavily on individual performances from star players.

This is reflected in the increased number of high-scoring games by individual players this season, as well as the trend of "super teams" where multiple star players are concentrated on a few teams.

Seven different players are currently averaging 30 points per game in the 2022-23 NBA season. That is on pace to be the most in a single season in league history.

Those players are Joel Embiid, Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jayson Tatum, and LeBron James. While Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry are not quite averaging 30 points per game, they are still putting up impressive scoring numbers with averages of over 29 points per game.

136 40-point games by 44 different players. This is the third-highest number of 40-point games in a season in NBA history. Behind the 142 in 1961-62 and 137 in 2018-19.

Additionally, this season has seen the most players with multiple 40-point games in a single season.  26 players achieved this feat.

The NBA has seen a 40-point game on 77 of 116 game days this season, which amounts to a rate of 66.4%. This is on pace to be the second-highest rate in a single season in NBA history.

Only the 72.2% rate in 1961-62 when there was at least one 40-point game on 91 of 126 game days. The only other season with a rate even at 55% is 1962-63, which had a rate of 59.4% with 40-point games occurring on 79 of 133 game days.

The game of basketball has undergone several changes throughout the history of the NBA, with various rule changes and modifications being implemented over time.

Some of the significant changes that have been made include the introduction of the shot clock in 1954-55. That helped to speed up the pace of play and prevent teams from stalling. In the 1960s, the lane was expanded to promote perimeter play and limit the dominance of players like Wilt Chamberlain. 100 point game.

Another significant change came with the introduction of the three-point line in 1979-80. Helping to open up the game and encourage more long-range shooting.

In the 2010s, three-pointers became a major part of many teams' offensive strategies, as the value of shooting from beyond the arc was recognized as being worth more than shooting from inside the three-point line.

However, in recent seasons, the number of three-pointers being taken has flattened out and even decreased slightly compared to previous seasons.

But this trend has also leveled off in the past few seasons. This may be due to teams adjusting their strategies to slow down opponents or focus on different aspects of the game, such as defense or ball control.

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Of course, the usual suspects will litter the list of favorites. Kansas City, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Fransisco, Cincinnati and the Los Angeles Chargers, will all be good. Of course, there will also be new up-and-coming teams and surprises throughout the season, so it's always hard to predict which teams will make it to the Super Bowl. Regardless, it should be an exciting season leading up to Super Bowl 58.

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-Craig Shemon
ESPN Southwest Florida

Can the they go back to back? Patrick Mahomes says they can!

They have the talent. A couple of fixes during the draft might be all they need!

They were THIS close. 40/1 odds last year. You will never get those odds again.

This a championship caliber roster.

Joe Burrow is their championship window.

Good enough to talk about, but will they actually do it?

Mark my words: Justin Herbert WILL win a championship before his career is over.

If Lamar Jackson is traded, all bets are off.

How long will Sean Payton need to turn them around? And will Russell Wilson be a part of their future?

Trevor Lawrence and Doug Pederson are trending upward. 25/1 might be worth a play here.

I have no idea where this team's basement or ceiling is!

Let's see who their QB is first but perhaps some strong early value at 25/1.

It's all about Tua's health.

Their streak cannot go on forever, right? They have to get to the Super Bowl someday, right? I like this team's trajectory.

This team feels over with. After almost two decades their QB is still "finding himself."

This window is closing fast! One last chance. Maybe great value at 33/1 if they can dig deep one more time.

Nope. Not yet.

They always look great on paper but not on the field. If you like Deshaun Watson then grab yourself some 40/1 odds.

They may have over-achieved in 2022.

Their offense can get them there. Their defense may stop them. Still, it's an offensive league. Grab the 50/1.

Never count out Mike Tomlin.

Never count out Bill Belichick.

I don't see this happening this season.

Not yet.

Nope.

I don't expect them to win it all but I expect better than 66/1 odds for Pete Carroll and company.

Ryan Tannehill Comeback-Player-of the-Year??

Um, no.

Broken.

Also broken with a better roster.

Kyler Murray will miss a lot of the season.

DeMeco Ryans will help them win a couple more games than you expected but that will be all.