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Scoring Benefits to Eastward Travel in the NBA

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  • James Hasbany

    (California Polytechnic State University)

  • Ryland Burke

    (California Polytechnic State University)

  • Lawrence Watson

    (Ernst & Young)

  • Jacqueline Doremus

    (Department of Economics, California Polytechnic State University)

Abstract

Travel across time zones may affect player scoring through their circadian rhythm. We test how team travel affects team scoring for the US National Basketball Association from 2014-2018, a period that coincides with the start of a new game scheduler. Next, we test whether a collective bargaining agreement with schedule restrictions protecting player rest changed the relationship between travel and scoring statistics. We find eastward travel increases scoring via three-pointers and field goals. The 2017 collective bargaining agreement mitigates the eastward travel benefit on scoring and increases scoring overall, suggesting improved fairness and potential benefits for players and fans.

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  • James Hasbany & Ryland Burke & Lawrence Watson & Jacqueline Doremus, 2021. "Scoring Benefits to Eastward Travel in the NBA," Working Papers 2103, California Polytechnic State University, Department of Economics.
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    • Z2 - Other Special Topics - - Sports Economics
    • L83 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Sports; Gambling; Restaurants; Recreation; Tourism

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