Basic data is often used to judge whether a player can enter the ranks of stars, and high-level data and performance at key moments are the key to determining whether a player can be worthy of the title of superstar.
Because conventional data has a certain deceptiveness, it is impossible to judge the intuitive value of data for the outcome of the game, but the performance of high-level data and key moments often directly determine the direction of the game.
So who are the strongest stars in key moments of the season? The US media "FW" also discussed this topic, pointing out that in the last 5 minutes, when the point difference was within 5 points, 17 stars performed well, of which James only ranked 13, Harden surpassed Durant.
17th: Butler (41 points from 29.5% shooting)
Such stats don't seem to match Butler's consistent toughness and big heart, but it's the case that Butler's efficiency decline in key moments this season has been extremely severe, shooting just 9.1 percent from three-point range, relying entirely on Hiro and other players to solve the problem.
16th: Curry (70 points from 36% shooting)
Compared to last season, Curry's performance at key moments this season has also dropped sharply, mainly because during the pursuit of records, there have been certain fluctuations in the state, Curry's state has recently picked up, and Curry's downturn has not affected the team's record.
15th place: Tatum (92 points from 36% shooting)
Tatum's low shooting percentage in key moments is mainly his obsession with the three-point stop after holding the ball at key moments, rather than going inside to create damage and attack frames, 70 of the 75 shots are three-pointers.
14th place: Mitchell (68 points from 37.5% shooting)
Not only did Mitchell's shooting percentage in key moments was poor, but his free throw shooting percentage was also extremely bad, at just 53.3 percent, and if the Jazz wanted to go further, Mitchell needed to deliver better performances.
13th: James (90 points from 38.2% shooting)
James's data at key moments has been outstanding, but this season, with the decline in the overall combat effectiveness of the Lakers, James's key ball shooting rate has also dropped sharply, down nearly 8 percentage points from last season.
12th: Trae Young (96 points from 38.5% shooting)
Trae Young has played one of his career bests this season, but efficiency in key moments has not improved, and the Eagles' record speaks for itself, ranking only 10th in the East.
11th place: Durant (86 points from 40.5% shooting)
Durant has been extremely efficient this season, shooting 78 percent from close frame, 59.4 percent from mid-range, 37.2 percent from three-point range and 89.6 percent from free throws.
Helplessly, entering the critical moment, due to the identity of Irving's part-time player next to him, Durant had to face two or even three people, resulting in his overall shooting rate being poor.
10th: Harden (66 points from 41.7% shooting)
Harden is no longer the MVP player he once was, and after he lost the threat of foul-making in the past, his efficiency at key moments has dropped significantly.
9th place: Morant (119 points from 42% shooting)
Morant has ushered in a breakthrough growth this season, ranking third in the league with 119 points at key moments, and 42% efficiency is already a good report card for a young outside player.
8th place: Jokic (118 points from 48.1% shooting)
Jokic has another MVP-level season, with an efficiency of 32.4 and an irreplaceable value of 12.7 in the same period, and considering that Murray and Porter are absent, Jokic's key shooting rate of 48.1% is already outstanding.
7th place: Doncic (75 points from 49.2% shooting)
After regaining shape, Doncic played a top-notch key-moment performance, and the Lone Ranger achieved an impressive record of 19 wins and 8 losses in such games.
6th place: LaVine (89 points from 50% shooting)
With his smooth shooting and exaggerated physical fitness, LaVine has always been excellent in key moments, and his efficiency has improved even further with the addition of more helpers around him this season.
5th place: Embiid (141 points from 50% shooting)
If you combine the two aspects of production and efficiency, Embiid should undoubtedly occupy the top three positions on the list, especially considering Embiid's long-term single-core team this season, Embiid's efficiency at key moments can be seen.
4th place: Alphabet Brother (65 points from 51.2% shooting)
At key moments, the alphabet brother does not have much to shoot, more relying on Middleton and Holliday, but the opportunity is a close-frame attack, so the shooting rate is relatively high.
3rd place: DeRozan (129 points from 51.4% shooting)
If combined with production, scoring difficulty and overall efficiency, DeRozan should be at the top of the list.
2nd place: Paul (71 points from 56.4% shooting)
1st place: Booker (74 points from 57.5% shooting)
With a comprehensive offensive approach and stable mid-range projection, Paul and Booker, who are also the core of the Suns, occupy the top two seats.