Guard J.R. Smith said the new plan is based on pressuring opponents toward the sidelines. “We’re going to push everything to the sideline and keep people out of the middle,” said Smith, explaining the biggest difference between Fisher’s philosophy and that of former coach Mike Woodson. “Last year, it was more about trying to force people to the middle of the floor.”
As basic as that sounds, it could have a big impact simply because of how committed the Knicks were to the idea of funneling everything toward Tyson Chandler in the paint. In 2013-14, opponents took nearly 5,000 two-point shots against the Knicks. A whopping 74.1% of those attempts came from the middle of the floor, the fifth-highest percentage in the NBA, according to Stats LLC. The flagging Knick defense allowed baskets on 53% of those attempts.
“If your defense can keep the ball out of the middle of the floor, you’re limiting the number of options that the other team has available,” said Fisher, explaining his thinking. “You want middle penetration on offense. You want to take it away on defense. It’s that simple.”
complete different approach and one that is welcomed by the players. Not to mention our bench depth is so deep that defensively ,no matter what line up we have ...they wont miss a beat
Guard J.R. Smith said the new plan is based on pressuring opponents toward the sidelines. “We’re going to push everything to the sideline and keep people out of the middle,” said Smith, explaining the biggest difference between Fisher’s philosophy and that of former coach Mike Woodson. “Last year, it was more about trying to force people to the middle of the floor.”
As basic as that sounds, it could have a big impact simply because of how committed the Knicks were to the idea of funneling everything toward Tyson Chandler in the paint. In 2013-14, opponents took nearly 5,000 two-point shots against the Knicks. A whopping 74.1% of those attempts came from the middle of the floor, the fifth-highest percentage in the NBA, according to Stats LLC. The flagging Knick defense allowed baskets on 53% of those attempts.
“If your defense can keep the ball out of the middle of the floor, you’re limiting the number of options that the other team has available,” said Fisher, explaining his thinking. “You want middle penetration on offense. You want to take it away on defense. It’s that simple.”
complete different approach and one that is welcomed by the players. Not to mention our bench depth is so deep that defensively ,no matter what line up we have ...they wont miss a beat
amare is 5 years past his prime, and smith is a streaky-cold chucker
and there is no way you know if "amare is very motivated" or if "melo is going to prove his worth"
amare is 5 years past his prime, and smith is a streaky-cold chucker
and there is no way you know if "amare is very motivated" or if "melo is going to prove his worth"
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