Just including the sections of the article that mention the Rockets. http://www.nba.com/features/schuhmann.html Live by the Three... By John Schuhmann Posted Jan 12 2007 1:39PM ...Johnson is 8-of-51 (.157) from downtown, translating to 0.47 points per shot. Meanwhile, he's 20-of-37 from two-point range, 1.08 points per shot. That's a difference of -0.61 points (I'm assigning negative numbers to poorer performance from outside the line). Perhaps giving up the No. 3 to Allen Iverson was for Mr. Johnson's own good. Others who need to quit the chucking are Corey Maggette (-0.60), Dorell Wright (-0.48), Gerald Wallace (-0.47) and Jose Calderon (-0.45). On the other end of the spectrum, we have James Jones, who is 25-of-60 from downtown and 20-of-74 from inside the line, translating into a +.71 points-per-attempt difference. Jason Kapono (+.63), Bruce Bowen (+.59) and Luther Head (+.50) should continue to let 'em fly as well. Rocket Launch Looking at the team level, Houston (led by Rafer Alston, Head, Shane Battier and Tracy McGrady) attempt the highest percentage of threes; 30 percent of their shots come from downtown. Their point differential is +0.14, so it seems to be working for them ... right? Well, while the Rockets score more points per three attempt than they do per two, they are ranked only 17th in the league according to points per possession analysis. This is due to the fact that they are near the bottom of the league in free throw attempts per possession, which is probably a result of spending a lot of time on the perimeter. Of course, the Suns score the most points per possession and they're just behind the Rockets with 29 percent of their shots coming from behind the line. If we look back at the percentages, we see that the reason the Rockets are in the plus range is more likely that they're bad from inside the arc (22nd in the league) than good from outside it (10th). There are only six teams who should be shooting less threes according to this analysis. They are Portland (-.01), New York (-.02), Sacramento (-.03), Milwaukee (-.05), Minnesota (-.06) and Denver (-.06). Note to the Wolves and Nuggets: Stop chuckin!
I am a little bit surprise this thread gets no replies. The Rockets' offense lives by 3 pt shooting and they are not that good. The Rockets can get by in regular season. But in playoff time, this kind of high 3 pt shooting offense is the least effective becoz they put very little pressure on opponents' defense. The low free throw shooting is a direct result of this kind of perimeter offense. Opponents' will welcome u to shoot 3 pointers instead of layoups and 15 feet jumpers. If the Rockets continue this kind of perimeter offense, I cant see they have too much success in the playoffs.
In playoff time we will have Yao sitting on the low block demanding double and triple teams. Same thing with Tracy with the way defenses swarm to him whenever he has the ball. Defenses are going to have to pick their poison with us in the postseason and I will welcome it since Luther and Battier are becoming quite deadly from behind the arc.
Our offense hasn't had a chance to gel for two reasons: 1 Injuries: Yao and T-Mac (i.e, the healthy Tracy) haven't played extended minutes together. Plus, since Yao has been out, Shane found his place on offense and feels comfortable. When all of our players get back, our efficiency on offense could increase dramatically. 2 When Yao plays, he touches the ball on each and every 1/2 court possession. This concept must be dumped when he comes back for a lot of reasons. 3 Rafer. When (not if) we trade for another PG, this will give us a major boost. Our offense has definitely been a sore spot so far.
Thats why we need someone like Bonzi Wells, a player who will put pressure on the interior defense. I'm worried that our regular season roll right now is fools gold.
Number one problem with our offense, for the most part, has been turnovers. Not our shooting. But that's obviously improved of late. When Yao is playing, our 2-pt FG% is just fine (unfortunately, the turnovers aren't).
What!? When Yao was playing, he's not demanding double team or triple team!? It's almost half the season, the Rockets has been playing like this since the season started. That's JVG's new philosophy of the Rockets' offense - deep shooting (ie 3 pt shooting). Whenever Yao or T-Mac is double-teamed, they tries to kick it out and swing around for an open 3. Dont even dream about any changes in playoff. As like JVG says "It's not going to happen."
Do I miss something here. People are talking about 3 pt FGA of the Rockets and u r talking about the FG% of 2 point shoot!?
in playoff it's gonna be yao and ymac pick n roll, and let's hope the ball don't end up in Alston's hand in the end of the play
Yes, you miss something here. If you re-read his entire post, he says that turnovers, and not shooting, is the greatest problem for the Rockets. The offense is designed to put the ball in the hands of the stars and subsequently create open shots. If you're open at the 3-pt line, you're supposed to take the shot. I'm sure if a team chooses to play Yao 1-on-1 in the post in the playoffs, the Rockets will gladly reduce their 3-pt fga by default. We take what the defense gives us. But again, for us, fga (2-pt and 3-pt) is all meaningless if we don't take care of the ball first and foremost.
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Lol! Yao will demand double and triple teams only in playoffs. I am telling u even in regular season, Yao and T-Mac still demand double and triple teams. So, what's the difference between regular season and playoff. I think u really need "Authentic ClutchFans reading glasses"!
The Rockets' TO is only in the middle of the pack while the Rockets are no. 1 in 3 pt FGA in the League. Maybe you should do some investigation in the shortcomings of high 3pt FGA in the offense instead of just repeating someone's post.
Minus the cutting to the basket by a large quick Horry like player, this offense is nearly identical to the one that we won the championships with.... There were games in those years where the 3s werent falling and it was mind numbing to watch....but, they won more than they lost. This team looks a LOT like that one......let's hope the results are the same. We could still use a long quick 4 that can shoot the 3 ball and cut to the basket for dunks....but......we are still winning. DD
WE ARE TALKING ABOUT THE PLAYOFFS[ I don't even know what you are arguing about with me since you are agreeing with my point.
I don't give nod on this. Suns took the most 3s in the last two seasons, and they played well in playoff.
