New coach Lindsey Hunter is emphasizing defense in long practice sessions over the Suns 5 day rest period: "I'm a defensive guy," Hunter said. "That's the identity that we're going to try to create, is being a tough, nasty, defensive-minded team, and we'll go from there."
Though both teams play with pace, neither team shoots that well or that many 3's(both are bottom 10 in eFG% and 3 pt. attempts).
In addition, Sacramento heavily depends on its drives. Shooting within 10 feet and close to the rim shots account for an NBA 2nd highest 48% of their attempts. I think Phoenix has the bigs to defend the lane, with Gortat, O'Neal and Scola, and reduce those shot volumes. Hunter should have them focused.
Though Sacramento is not a good defensive team, Phoenix does not have the diversity of skill players or shooters to take advantage. They have scored over 100 points in only 10 of 41 games and rank in the bottom 10 in 3pt. %, FT made, PPS and eFG%.
I like Hunter to follow through with his defensive pledge and think there is a 5 point overvaluation of the line tonight.
New coach Lindsey Hunter is emphasizing defense in long practice sessions over the Suns 5 day rest period: "I'm a defensive guy," Hunter said. "That's the identity that we're going to try to create, is being a tough, nasty, defensive-minded team, and we'll go from there."
Though both teams play with pace, neither team shoots that well or that many 3's(both are bottom 10 in eFG% and 3 pt. attempts).
In addition, Sacramento heavily depends on its drives. Shooting within 10 feet and close to the rim shots account for an NBA 2nd highest 48% of their attempts. I think Phoenix has the bigs to defend the lane, with Gortat, O'Neal and Scola, and reduce those shot volumes. Hunter should have them focused.
Though Sacramento is not a good defensive team, Phoenix does not have the diversity of skill players or shooters to take advantage. They have scored over 100 points in only 10 of 41 games and rank in the bottom 10 in 3pt. %, FT made, PPS and eFG%.
I like Hunter to follow through with his defensive pledge and think there is a 5 point overvaluation of the line tonight.
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