05-23-2021, 11:07 AM
(05-23-2021, 10:06 AM)fifteenth Wrote: @"KillerLeft", maybe a key is this: is the Mavs defense somewhat responsible for the poor shooting? Crazy idea, I know, but: we've seen recently that the Mavs defensive rating against teams that made the playoffs was very good this year. Do we have a defense that's better than we've thought because it showed up only intermittently during the season?
We prioritize defending the 3 over defending the 2. At least that’s my take. And teams with a bruising inside presence (Philly, NY) take advantage. But teams that rely heavily on elite 3-point shooting (GSW, LAC) underperform.