Table 2.
Descriptive statistics for key performance indicators (KPIs) under different match congestion cycles.
| KPIs | Back-to-back matches | One-day matches | Two-day matches | F | P | ES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint score | 42.2 ± 9.5 | 43.6 ± 9.6a | 44.6 ± 9.9a | 14.420 | P = 0.001 | 0.08 |
| Mid-range score | 15.4 ± 7.0 | 15.2 ± 7.2 | 15.3 ± 7.0 | 0.997 | P = 0.318 | 0.02 |
| Three-point score | 28.7 ± 10.5 | 28.9 ± 10.4a | 29.6 ± 10.8a | 6.440 | P = 0.011 | 0.05 |
| Free throws | 17.8 ± 6.1 | 17.9 ± 6.6 | 17.7 ± 6.3 | 0.104 | P = 0.748 | 0.01 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10.1 ± 3.7 | 10.1 ± 3.8 | 10.2 ± 3.8 | 0.044 | P = 0.834 | 0.01 |
| Assists | 21.9 ± 5.2 | 22.7 ± 5.2 | 23.1 ± 5.3 | 1.270 | P = 0.260 | 0.02 |
| Turnovers | 13.1 ± 3.8 | 13.4 ± 3.9 | 13.5 ± 3.6 | 2.939 | P = 0.087 | 0.04 |
| Defensive rebounds | 33.0 ± 5.0 | 33.5 ± 5.4 | 33.4 ± 5.3 | 0.682 | P = 0.409 | 0.02 |
| Steals | 7.4 ± 2.8 | 7.8 ± 2.9 | 7.8 ± 2.8 | 1.303 | P = 0.254 | 0.02 |
| Blocks | 4.4 ± 2.3 | 4.8 ± 2.5 | 4.7 ± 2.6 | 2.055 | P = 0.152 | 0.03 |
| Personal fouls | 20.4 ± 4.3 | 19.7 ± 4.2 | 19.8 ± 4.2 | 6.963 | P = 0.118 | 0.01 |
P < 0.05 vs. Back-to-back matches.