Statistical Breakdown of the 2024 MLP Orlando Final: The 2024 Major League Pickleball (MLP) season ended with the Dallas Flash securing the championship at MLP Orlando, thanks in part to superior performance in critical areas of the game. New Jersey 5s, despite their best efforts, fell short as their statistics revealed key areas where they could not match the consistency and precision of their opponents.
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Dallas Flash Dominates Key Metrics
Throughout the series, the Dallas Flash showed their dominance, particularly in game-winning percentages and shot success. With a 58.3% success rate in games won, they managed to maintain a steady edge over New Jersey, who finished with only 41.7%. The Flash’s overall performance in points won was equally impressive, securing 51.6% of total points compared to New Jersey’s 48.4%.
One standout metric was the Flash’s success in kitchen rallies, where they won 54.7% of exchanges, further emphasizing their control in fast-paced situations. This was a crucial factor in their ability to seize momentum during tight moments.
New Jersey’s Struggles and Inconsistent Performance
Despite an aggressive playstyle, New Jersey’s inability to close out games was evident in their statistical performance. With just 45.3% of kitchen rallies won, they struggled to match Dallas’s efficiency in critical exchanges. Additionally, their third shot success rate—an area where consistency often determines match flow—was 64.9%, trailing slightly behind Dallas at 65.5%.
New Jersey’s defense was also ruined by unforced errors, averaging 7.9 errors per game, compared to Dallas’s lower 6.0. This disparity in unforced mistakes ultimately proved costly in a championship setting.
Statistical Breakdown Shows the Clear Winner
Dallas’s efficiency on serve was another standout factor, with the Flash winning 11.1 points per game on serve, while New Jersey could only manage 8.8. Firefights—intense, fast-paced points that define high-level pickleball—were another area where Dallas excelled, winning 12.6 firefights per game compared to New Jersey’s 9.4.
While both teams displayed skill, it was clear that Dallas’s ability to minimize errors and capitalize on key points made them the deserving champions of the MLP 2024 season.
| Statistical Category | Dallas Flash | New Jersey |
| Games Won | 58.30% | 41.70% |
| Points Won | 51.60% | 48.40% |
| Kitchen Rallies Won | 54.70% | 45.30% |
| 3rd Shot Success | 65.50% | 64.90% |
| Unforced Errors/Game | 6 | 7.9 |
| Points Won on Serve/Game | 11.1 | 8.8 |
| Firefights Won/Game | 12.6 | 9.4 |
News in Brief: Statistical Breakdown of the 2024 MLP Orlando Final
Dallas Flash Pickleball clinched the MLP 2024 season victory with a clear statistical advantage over New Jersey. The Flash’s dominance in key areas like game wins, kitchen rallies, and third shot success secured their championship, while New Jersey struggled with unforced errors and less effective serves. The matchup highlighted Dallas’s consistency and superior play in critical moments.
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