04-15-2021, 07:30 AM
(04-15-2021, 07:21 AM)omahen Wrote: I think shooting efficiency is the obvious reason, not some sudden lack of chemistry mistery. Last three games Mavs are shooting below 29 % from three. Non Luka/KP starters are shooting 26 % in this frame - needless to say these are mainly wide open threes. These non Luka/KP starters are 12-48 in this three games.
This bad shooting allows defense to concentrate on two guys and make overall scoring much more difficult. It (probably) also leads to more fast break opportunities.
Last 5 games 3pt percentage was 30 %. 5 games before that it was 38 %.
I know this is today's NBA and it is something I am still not 100% comfortable with. Teams that hit their threes, typically win. Teams that don't, typically don't win. With that being said, I hope this offseason this team looks to have more options to win than shooting better than the other team. I feel we are too dependent on threes. I think another creator who can get to the rim and the line would really help. Right now we have Luka and to a lesser extent Jalen.
I will admit I don't complain much when the shots go in, but man it is frustrating when they are off.