Reading NBA Boxscores

From Hoopedia

The boxscore page is provided for every completed game. There are x statistics on it for each teams' players and an accumulated total for each team. The categories captured are:

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pos = position (C = Center, F = Forward, G = Guard)
min = minutes played
fgm-a = field goals made-attempted
3pm-a = 3 pointers made-attempted
ftm-a = free throws made-attempted
+/- = team's net score while player in the game
off = offensive rebounds made
def = defensive rebounds made
tot = total rebounds made
ast = number of assist made
pf = number of personal fouls
st = number of steals
to = number of turnovers
bs = blocked shots (opponent's shot blocked)
ba = blocks attempted (player's shot blocked)
pts = number of points made

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Hope this helps you understand what transpired in a game, after the fact...

Cheers! -EricG