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GM #9: 11/12/2014 - Utah Jazz(3-5) @ Atlanta Hawks(3-3) [5.30 PM MDT, 7.30 PM ET and 1.30 AM CET]

Catchall said:
An open 20-foot shot early in the shot clock is a green-light attempt for guys like Steph Curry, Dirk Nowitzki, Kyle Korver, LMA and maybe Klay Thompson, Damian Lillard and a handfull of other top-tier players who make 45% - 50% of those looks.

For most guys, it's not the look you want. It doesn't make the defense work either.
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Generalizations like this generally are true but only generally so.

If a guy shoots ~40% from 20' and is struggling to shoot ~30% from the 3 then you let him shoot the 20'.

1) hitting that shot can help get you out of a slump and rebuild confidence

2) It does make the D work if you can knock down shots in the pocket. it forces them to go in front of a screen rather than behind it.

3) #2 is really your only option to make them respect you if you aren't/can't knock down the 3.
 
heyhey said:
Generalizations like this generally are true but only generally so.

If a guy shoots ~40% from 20' and is struggling to shoot ~30% from the 3 then you let him shoot the 20'.

1) hitting that shot can help get you out of a slump and rebuild confidence

2) It does make the D work if you can knock down shots in the pocket. it forces them to go in front of a screen rather than behind it.

3) #2 is really your only option to make them respect you if you aren't/can't knock down the 3.
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I get it. It helps immensely if the defense has to respect your jumpers. Unfortunately, that hasn't been the case since the DWill/Korver/Memo days. The Jazz shot 1/12 from the perimeter in the 4th Q tonight.
 
Catchall said:
I get it. It helps immensely if the defense has to respect your jumpers. Unfortunately, that hasn't been the case since the DWill/Korver/Memo days. The Jazz shot 1/12 from the perimeter in the 4th Q tonight.
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Yep and stepping another foot or two out isn't going to help them make more of them.
 
It's pretty awesome that Korver has continued to get better. That guy totally changes the complexion of the game when he's out there. If you go under, he kills you. If you switch, he kills you. You can't lose track of him for one second. I'd like to see him in a jazz jersey again.
 
That loss stung. It should have been a win, but the offensive ineptitude in the last 3 minutes was an utter disgrace.
 
Midrange Shooting stats

Enes Kanter = 61 %
Gordon Hayward = 59 %
Alec Burks = 50 %
Derrick Favors = 36 %
Trey Burke = 26 %
Trevor Booker = 20 %
 
CAKAR said:
Midrange Shooting stats

Enes Kanter = 61 %
Gordon Hayward = 59 %
Alec Burks = 50 %
Derrick Favors = 36 %
Trey Burke = 26 %
Trevor Booker = 20 %
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Was that tonight, or which games is this from? Hayward didn't shoot that well tonight.

With all three of those top players, it's great that they can also slash. Kanter's a bit slow though.
 
dalamon said:
Yeah you're right Dennis looked like pure ****.


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if thats what you saw, than so be it. Schroders increased minutes coincide with Atlantas 3 game winning streak... care to try and dismiss that?

the numbers dont lie, Dennis doesnt need to have excuses made for him. Trey' continues to dig his grave even deeper with these %'s, the bottom line is the Jazz are playing losing basketball with him running the ship, its easy to play the blame game elsewhere, but that fact remains, and his #'s stick out like a sore thumb.

the cream will rise to the top either way.

I didnt say he looked like ****, he looked like a winner to me, Dennis is acclimating himself just fine.
 
Just watched that dagger korver 3. Favors' horrible Defense is unacceptable.

Man, you're guarding Kyle Korver. You should stick yourself on him. You know he won't drive. If he wants just let him drive. Why you sag off Favors. Just WHY? Ridiculous sequence... We're 3-6 now. Great!


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It's now two straight games the Jazz lost after leading by 8 in Q4. This is one huge problem, closing out games. But the biggest problem is letting opponents have a run so easily. Remember the Suns game. They had a 19-2 run in the second quarter. Happens every game, even when the Jazz win comfortably.
 
Hekate said:
He said in preseason I think that they need to step back and hit the 3pt shot. I don't think any coach wants his players to take long 2s early in the clock.
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I always felt much more comfortable shooting inside the line than beyond. But I doubt they would have the same problem, the pros. Or do they?
 
addictionary said:
I always felt much more comfortable shooting inside the line than beyond. But I doubt they would have the same problem, the pros. Or do they?
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It may be pyschological. I mean it is closer to the hoop but they have to realize hitting %33 on 3 threes is almost the same as hitting %50 from 2pt range. No need to shoot it a foot inside the arc unless the shot clock is running out.
 
NAOS said:
It's pretty awesome that Korver has continued to get better. That guy totally changes the complexion of the game when he's out there. If you go under, he kills you. If you switch, he kills you. You can't lose track of him for one second. I'd like to see him in a jazz jersey again.
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Korver is bawse. I think he was leading the hawks team in scoring average coming into the game
 
That dunk Millsap had before the half was awesome. Blew past Booker and rose up before Favors knew what hit'em. Difficult to be too upset with this game. Young teams typically suck on the road. We'll figure it out.

I saw a lot of bright spots. Hayward, our go to guy, just went cold. While two former jazzmen went off. I've always liked Millsap and Korver. Self made men that don't rely on supreme size or athleticism.
 
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