Mr. Cells avatar NBA Heave Report NBA Heave Report

Tracking every halfcourt shot since 2003.

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NBAHeave Trends

Heave Attempts Over Time

Prorated to 82 games. Updated 01/15/26 Prorated to 82 games. Updated 01/15/26

Heave Makes Over Time

Prorated to 82 games. Updated 01/15/26 Prorated to 82 games. Updated 01/15/26

NBATeam Heave Rankings

Time:
RK Team Heaves (36+ ft) Halfcourt Lite Heaves Full Court (70+ ft)
Att Made % Att Made % Att Made % Att Made %

Heave Distance over Time

Shots by Distance (36+ ft)

NBA Heaves, 2003-25
Pre-Rule Change

Total Heaves 15,840 Makes: 588 (3.7%)
Halfcourt Attempts 10,950 Makes: 294 (2.7%)
Lite Heaves 4,890 Makes: 294 (6.0%)
Avg Per Season 688.7 Makes: 25.6

* Short-season adjustments applied: 2011-12 (1.24×), 2019-20 (1.16×), 2020-21 (1.14×).