INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTS OF SELECTED VARIABLES ON WINNING AND LOSING IN TURKISH MEN'S BASKETBALL SUPER LEAGUE PLAYOFF MATCHES PLAYED FROM 2014 TO 2017

In this study, the playoff series matches (87 matches) played during four season between 2014-2017 in the Men's Basketball Super League organized by Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) examined, and investigated the positive and negative effects of the parameters causing winning and losing the game. The data used in the research were obtained from the statistical data published after each game by TBF. Measured variables (two points throw percentage, three points throw percentage, free throw percentage, offensive rebounds, defensive rebounds, assists, steals, ball losses, block and foul) were analyzed by Logistic Regression Analysis test method according to winning and losing teams (P<0,05). The fit of the test model was measured by the Hosmer and Lemeshow Test (0,853). The explanatory value of the model was found to be R2=0,7. According to the results of the study, a unit increase in the two-point throw percentage, three-point throw percentage, free shot percentage, defensive rebound, steal and ball loses variables were found to have significant positive and negative effects on winning and losing the matc