Blazers Use Simple Plays To Get Open 3pt Looks For Wes Matthews & Friends

[SlyPokerDog]

Mar 18, 2011 - The Portland Trailblazers have a number of wings on their roster capable of shooting the three-point shot. This shows as Wes Matthews, Rudy Fernandez and Nicolas Batum all attempt more than 4.5 threes per game. In fact, these three account for 76.7 percent (319 out of 416) of the Blazers' made three-point shots. Unlike Brandon Roy, who can create his own shot on the outside, all three of these wing players rely on their teammates to help them get open looks for three. What is interesting about how the three-ball is set up is that it is very rarely the first option. Instead, the three-point shot is set up by another threat on the court with either Matthews, Fernandez or Batum spotting up waiting for the pass.

Specifically, the Blazers like to either post LaMarcus Aldridge up or run a pick-and-roll up top with any of the three shooters spotting up along the three-point line. If the defense over commits to the main action (either the post up or the pick and roll), the Blazers are willing to kick it out and make the extra passes necessary to get an open three-point look.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2011/3/18/2055931/blazers-get-their-three-point-looks

A really good article that breaks down our offense with videos.

 

[oldmangrouch]

Not to be snarky, but it is easier to get open looks when your 3 point shooting is too inconsistent to be a priority for the defense.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Not to be snarky, but it is easier to get open looks when your 3 point shooting is too inconsistent to be a priority for the defense.

No, please be snarky. Not enough snark around here since you know who was removed.

 

[maxiep]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to SlyPokerDog again.

Great article.

It all starts with Aldridge. There aren't many players that can cover him one-on-one. At that position on the wing, he can take you inside or turn and pop the jumper. In other words, you're picking your poison. In the end, you gamble on the lower percentage shot, which is to leave the shooter open for the three attempt to double LA.

Once Wallace becomes comfortable in our offense, he's going to have the same kind of effect.

 

[Rhal]

Great article.

It all starts with Aldridge. There aren't many players that can cover him one-on-one. At that position on the wing, he can take you inside or turn and pop the jumper. In other words, you're picking your poison. In the end, you gamble on the lower percentage shot, which is to leave the shooter open for the three attempt to double LA.

Once Wallace becomes comfortable in our offense, he's going to have the same kind of effect.

This article just makes me think of one thing "WTB Ray Allen"