Jazz Mid-Range Money Ball?

[checkbookdoc]

Does it seem like the Jazz are hunting mid-range shots more than in the past? For example: Mitchell seems to take more pull-ups now, Clarkson seems to have the green light to work just outside the restricted area, Bojan has ran a lot of post-ups recently, and of course Mudiay is making a living on the mid-range.

So, do you agree that the Jazz have increased the emphasis on mid-range this year? If so, do you think it is personnel driven or a strategic decision to integrate more mid-range into the offensive playbook?

I love seeing our guys getting comfortable in the mid-range because I think those shots are the most difficult to deny in all of basket ball, and being able to consistently hit them is a game changer in the playoffs (e.g., Kawhi last year).

 

[dipship31]

I think we're just taking what the defense gives us and the mid-range shots were taking don't seem to be long 20 footers. Moreso little pull up jumpshots around the paint which I'm totally fine with. AND WE'VE GONE COMPLETELY AWAY FROM THE GARBAGE *** FLOATERS!

 

[NUMBERICA]

They are not at all hunting mid-range shots, nor should the best 3-point shooting team be doing anything of the sort. They simply aren’t scared to take what the defense gives and have the personnel to make it work.

 

[SCS]

It's a mix of being personnel driven and strategic. Mudiay has a strong midrange jumper so if he finds a good look he's taking it. Same goes for Donovan. With Clarkson and Bogdanovic in the midrange its more about exploiting a mismatch when they see it.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I doubt there is anything play driven to get these shots, but Mudiay/Mitchell/Clarkson definitely hunt specific mid-range shots.