10-29-2021, 08:01 AM
(This post was last modified: 10-29-2021, 08:04 AM by dirkfansince1998.)
The Mavs are willing to give up the three as long as they can take away the paint and midrange attempts.
Mavs rank 7th in DFG% (43.6%)
Mavs rank 1st in DFG% from 2 (47.2%)
Mavs rank 26th in DFG% from 3 (38.3%)
Sample size is small. Is the new approach sustainable or will it end like Kidd´s run with the Bucks?
We have seen that elite defenses can give up high percentages and volume from 3. Example. Last years Bucks team. Ranked 29th in DFG% from 3. Allowed nearly 15 made 3s per game (last in the league).
We have also seen that the same approach can be exposed in the post season. Especially when the opposing team can play 5-out.
Right now I have no reason to complain. It´s an improvement over the mediocre defensive we saw in the last couple of seasons and it fits the current roster. The Mavs don´t have multiple big wings or switchable bigs for a more perimeter orientated approach. Might as well play to the strengths of bigs like KP, WCS or Boban and shut down the paint.
Mavs rank 7th in DFG% (43.6%)
Mavs rank 1st in DFG% from 2 (47.2%)
Mavs rank 26th in DFG% from 3 (38.3%)
Sample size is small. Is the new approach sustainable or will it end like Kidd´s run with the Bucks?
We have seen that elite defenses can give up high percentages and volume from 3. Example. Last years Bucks team. Ranked 29th in DFG% from 3. Allowed nearly 15 made 3s per game (last in the league).
We have also seen that the same approach can be exposed in the post season. Especially when the opposing team can play 5-out.
Right now I have no reason to complain. It´s an improvement over the mediocre defensive we saw in the last couple of seasons and it fits the current roster. The Mavs don´t have multiple big wings or switchable bigs for a more perimeter orientated approach. Might as well play to the strengths of bigs like KP, WCS or Boban and shut down the paint.
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