Matchup Analyzer
The Matchup Analyzer lets you pick any game on the schedule and dive into the defensive matchup data that the engine uses behind the scenes. Instead of digging through box scores, you get a structured breakdown of how the opponent defends each position, play type, and area of the court.
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Navigate to “Herramientas” (Tools) in the sidebar and select “Analizador de Matchups” (Matchup Analyzer). The route is /tools/matchup-analyzer.
This page serves as a launchpad. You select a date and a game, then the app navigates you to the full matchup detail page at /research/matchup/{gameId}.
How to Use
Section titled “How to Use”- Select a date — The “Fecha” date picker defaults to today. Change it to browse past or future game days.
- Browse the game grid — Games for the selected date appear as clickable cards in an {awayAbbr} @ {homeAbbr} format (e.g., LAL @ BOS).
- Click a game card — The app navigates to the matchup detail page for that game.
If no games are scheduled for the selected date, you will see the empty state message: “Sin partidos programados / No hay partidos para la fecha seleccionada.”
What You Will See
Section titled “What You Will See”After clicking a game card, the matchup detail page at /research/matchup/{gameId} loads with the following sections:
DvP Rankings by Position
Section titled “DvP Rankings by Position”A table showing how the opponent ranks in Defense vs Position (DvP) for each position — PG, SG, SF, PF, C. Lower rankings mean the opponent is weaker against that position, which creates opportunity for the player.
The expected pace for this matchup measured in possessions per game. High-pace games create more stat opportunities across the board. The display compares both teams’ pace ratings side by side.
Play-Type Defense
Section titled “Play-Type Defense”A breakdown of how the opponent defends specific play types:
| Play Type | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Pull-up | Defense against pull-up jump shots off the dribble |
| Catch-and-shoot | Defense against spot-up three-point and mid-range attempts |
| Isolation | Defense against one-on-one isolation plays |
| Post | Defense against post-up plays near the basket |
Each play type shows the opponent’s defensive efficiency and rank, helping you identify exploitable weaknesses.
Rim Protection
Section titled “Rim Protection”Rim protection stats show how well the opponent contests shots at the basket. Key metrics include block percentage, opponent field goal percentage at the rim, and contest rate. Weak rim protection favors players who attack the basket.
H2H History
Section titled “H2H History”Head-to-head history between the two teams for the current season. This shows recent game results, scores, and key stat lines from previous meetings.
For individual player analysis in the context of a matchup, visit the Player Research page where you can see how a specific player’s profile interacts with the defensive data shown here.
Next: explore Similar Players to see how comparable players have performed against the same opponent.