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Takeover Rate NBA Tracker

Introducing EST NBA Takeover Rate, an original statistic by Ethical Sports Takes that measures a player’s impact in the biggest moments of a game.

Tracking scoring and assists during close late-game situations, our season-long leaderboard reveals which NBA players truly take over when it matters most.

EST NBA Takeover Rate, an original statistic by Ethical Sports Takes thasur a player’s impact in the biggest moments of a game.

Tracking scoring and assists during close late-game situations, our season-lveals which NBA players truly take over when it matters most.

ETHICAL SPORTS TAKES | ORIGINAL NBA METRIC

What Is Takeover Rate?

Takeover Rate measures how much a player contributes to their team’s scoring during the most competitive late-game moments.

WHEN DOES IT COUNT?

2:00 Final two minutes of Q4
≤ 5 Point margin when possession begins
OT Any overtime period

TAKEOVER POINTS LEGEND

Made three-pointer+3 TP
Made two-pointer+2 TP
Made free throw+1 TP
Assist on a made three+3 TP
Assist on a made two+2 TP
THE FORMULA
Player TP ÷ Team Qualifying Points × 100

Example: A player earns 8 Takeover Points while their team scores 12 qualifying points. Their Takeover Rate is 66.7%.

Assists receive full basket-value credit in addition to the scorer’s points. Because of this, combined individual Takeover Rates can exceed 100%. Only possessions beginning within the qualifying margin count.

ETHICAL SPORTS TAKES 2026-27 NBA SEASON

NBA TAKEOVER RATE

Who takes control when the game is on the line?

2:00 FINAL MINUTES
≤ 5 POINT MARGIN
OT ALL OVERTIMES

SEASON LEADERBOARD

How it works: Eligible possessions begin within five points during the final two minutes of regulation or any overtime period.

Takeover Points credit made baskets, free throws, and the full value of assisted baskets to the passer.

Takeover Rate = Individual Takeover Points / Team Qualifying Points x 100.

Rankings are based on verified NBA play-by-play and updated throughout the 2026-27 season.