martin wrote:jrodmc wrote:franco12 wrote:must be something in the water at MSG. For how many years now have we sucked on defense, and especially with regard to defending the 3pt line?
I don't understand. Its frustrating.
Ummm, last year we had the number one at the rim defense in the league.
It is frustrating about the lack of defense against the three though; how the hell can a pro team allow another team to shoot 70% from three at one point last night? At least that can't be blamed on the Triangle. Or can it?
Oh wait, I forgot, it's all Melo's fault.
Melo happened to be the culprit on a lot of those 3's last night. Porter was on fire but Melo didn't adjust either.
Isn't Porter second in the league in 3 pt percentage? It seems if you know that you make an adjustment and don't put Melo on him.
I googled Porter and saw this in a Wiz article.
Porter has connected on 15 of 23 deep shots over the last three games for a stunning .652 three-point percentage.On Wednesday night, after Porter drilled six threes against the Memphis Grizzlies, center Marc Gasol admitted the team had to “pick your poison” in defending either Bradley Beal or Porter. It was the latest example of how Porter has taken advantage of an opponent’s defensive slight.
Also, for the season Porter is shooting 45.8% from 3.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wiza...
CrushAlot wrote:reub wrote:I wish that we would add a defensive minded PG like Briante Weber of Gary Payton 2.
This. Ndour or Sasha are not doing much with their spots for the team at this point.
Phil is the one that has to do something about this. He's basically just leaving Jeff with no options if he doesn't restructure this roster. We don't need all these Centers/PF's!!! Jesus! We need some guys that can MOVE and get out to 3pt SHOOTERS!!!
