Bustamante Sánchez, ÁlvaroGómez, Miguel ÁngelLago Peñas, CarlosJiménez Sáiz, Sergio Lorenzo2026-03-202026-03-202025Bustamante-Sánchez, Á., Gómez, M. A., Lago-Peñas, C., & Jiménez-Saiz, S. L. (2025). Game location effect in the ACB 2019–20 COVID-19 season: A comparative analysis of playing home, away and in a neutral court. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 25(5), 919-930. https://doi.org/10.1080/24748668.2025.24675352474-86681474-8185https://hdl.handle.net/11268/16972The evolution of basketball requires the adoption of collective strategies that help the players to improve their three-point and pick-and-roll performances. Rebounds and shooting performance remain the most improved aspects when playing at home, but further investigation is warranted to conduct a more comprehensive analysis of the collective strategies primarily influenced by game-location. This study aimes to analyse preshooting combinations and pick-and-roll performance differences, together with game-related statistics, among the Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto (ACB) Spanish Basketball First Division teams playing at home, away, or in a neutral court during the pandemic COVID-19 season.engCiencias del deporteGame location effect in the ACB 2019–20 COVID-19 season: a comparative analysis of playing home, away and in a neutral courtjournal article10.1080/24748668.2025.2467535embargoed accessDeporteAtletaCompetencia deportivaGoal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages