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Post by nuraman00 on Nov 12, 2018 10:40:22 GMT -8
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25243455/nba-power-rankings-our-expert-panel-ranks-league-30-teams-ahead-week-514. LA Clippers Record: 7-5 Quietly, the Clippers have assembled the league's No. 7 offense in the early going. A primary factor in their overall efficiency: 3-point shooting. The Clips rank second in accuracy at 39.6 percent (only Golden State is better) and feature four players hitting at least one 3 per game at a rate at 38 percent or better. But here's the crazy stat: According to Second Spectrum, they're shooting 41 percent on contested attempts, but only 33 percent on uncontested ones. -- Arnovitz
++++++++++++++++++ Funny stat.
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Post by nuraman00 on Nov 12, 2018 10:43:57 GMT -8
  ++++++++++++++ Don't be deceived by DeAndre Jordan's solid statistics. He has been a major disappointment for the Mavs. He has rubbed teammates the wrong way with what they perceive as selfish play, the most blatant example being when he stole an uncontested rebound from Luka Doncic by putting his forearm in the prized rookie's back and tipping the ball away. Jordan's disinterest in playing help defense has been a big problem as Mavs opponents light up the scoreboard. -- MacMahon |
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Post by windsoruk on Nov 12, 2018 14:52:41 GMT -8
++++++++++++++ Don't be deceived by DeAndre Jordan's solid statistics. He has been a major disappointment for the Mavs. He has rubbed teammates the wrong way with what they perceive as selfish play, the most blatant example being when he stole an uncontested rebound from Luka Doncic by putting his forearm in the prized rookie's back and tipping the ball away. Jordan's disinterest in playing help defense has been a big problem as Mavs opponents light up the scoreboard. -- MacMahon Interesting comment about DJ's help defense. While he was here, I think we all agree that was his strong suit, as opposed to an on the ball defender. |
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Post by nuraman00 on Nov 12, 2018 15:41:39 GMT -8
In general, I think perimeter defense is more important than interior defense. Having a stronger first line of defense, makes it so that the back line as more time to help. And it delays in how easily the opposition can get into their offense, and break down the defense.
I also think Jordan was more valuable on offense, than defense.
Although, I also consider rebounding to be a part of defense. Because if you force a miss shot, but don't get the defensive rebound, then the defensive wasn't complete.
Still, I'd like Jordan to fit in well with his new team, and for them to be happy with him.
And for Kaman, I actually liked his defense and help defense, more than Jordan's, to an extent.
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