IBA Gameplay: The Devil is in the Details The IBA is based on a simple formula called the 'TENDEX' (sometimes abbreviated and shown as 'TDX'). The TENDEX is a ratio computed from eleven key statistical data points: 1) points scored, 2) assists, 3) steals, 4) rebounds, 5) blocks, 6) turnovers, 7) field goals attempted, 8) field goals made, 9) free throws attempted, 10) free throws made, and 11) minutes played. You would think that the name 'TENDEX' implies ten data points... but 'ELEVENDEX' just didn't sound right. The player's number of fouls is also considered but isn't used in the ratio itself; instead it is used in the gameplay as an IBA game is played. This will be described in detail below when IBA gameplay is discussed. Here is the formula used to compute the TENDEX ratio: pts + asst + steal + reb + blck - to - (fga - fgm) - (fta - ftm) TENDEX = ------------------------------------------------------------------ minutes played You can review all of the season TENDEX ratings using the show stats utility (as previously noted, remember that sometimes TENDEX is abbreviated to TDX). If you wish, you can mentally verify the computation of a few season TENDEX ratings to get the hang of how the ratio is computed. Now click on a player (e.g. Shaquille Oneal) to review the season to season and the game by game TENDEX ratings for that player. These player stats pages show personal data, a scouting summary, year to year TENDEX trends, and game by game TENDEX calculations. Probably the most important items on these personal player pages are the game by game TENDEX calculations and the information in the 'Scouting Summary' about the next NBA game in which the player will participate. (Why? This will become clear as you read on). [content pending]