get-endgame-breakeven-2-pct.ipynb

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    "This endpoint can be used to get the breakeven 2pt percentage needed for a 2pt shot to be better than a 3pt shot for a given percentage"
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    "### NBA - down 3 with 20 seconds left and a 30% 3pt shot"
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    "league = \"nba\"\n",
    "margin = -3 # from the perspective of the team with the ball\n",
    "seconds_remaining = 20 # This is time remaining after the shot is made or rebounded\n",
    "three_point_pct = 30\n",
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    "url = f\"https://api.pbpstats.com/get-endgame-breakeven-2-pct/{league}/{margin}/{seconds_remaining}/{three_point_pct}\"\n",
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    "A 55% 2pt shot is equivalent to a 30% 3pt shot in terms of the impact on your win probability"
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