In the wake of the alleged “situation” involving Josh Giddey that surfaced on Nov. 23, there were whispers circulating about the impact on his performance, particularly in away arenas where boos seemed to have an influence. Intrigued by this narrative, I delved into the statistics of OKC’s last 10 games post-allegations.
OKC’s home games during this stretch:
- Giddey averaged 12.2 points per game.
- Averaged 9.2 rebounds per game.
- Dished out 5.0 assists per game.
- Shot 42.4% from the field.
OKC’s away games during this stretch:
- Giddey’s scoring dipped to 10.0 points per game.
- Rebounds decreased to 4.6 per game.
- Assists were at 3.2 per game.
- However, his shooting percentage slightly increased to 43.0%.
The team’s performance aligned with Giddey’s, boasting a 4-1 record at home but a less impressive 2-3 on the road, resulting in an overall 6-4 record over the last 10 games.
Before Nov. 23, Giddey had recorded a negative plus-minus in 5 out of 15 games. Post-allegations, he recorded 5, 2 of which happened in winning efforts, notably the Golden State game where he played a limited role in the second half.
During this period, Giddey attempted an average of 4.8 shots at home compared to 4.2 shots on the road.
Despite lower numbers in away games, especially in rebounding and assists, Giddey’s shooting percentage remained higher. While it’s easy to dismiss the impact of fan reactions, it’s crucial to acknowledge the human element. Observationally, Giddey appears less decisive, confident, and assertive since November 23.
However, his performance both at home and away post-Nov. 23, he hovers around (slightly over and slightly under) his career average of 14/7/6.
P.S., It’s worth noting that 3 out of 5 of OKC’s home games were against non-playoff teams, while all 5 away games were against current playoff teams.
