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Virtually every team that makes it to the Finals is a top TS% team

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by bmd, Sep 16, 2019.

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  1. bmd

    bmd Member

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    No doubt they have to be a top 10 defensive team. Morey has always said that's the goal when you are a true contender.
     
    #21 bmd, Sep 17, 2019
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    To put it into perspective, the best Team TS% in the past 30 years:

    1. 2018/2019 Warriors 60.3%
    2. 2017/2018 Warriors 59.7%
    3. 2019/2020 Warriors 59.6%
    4. 2016/2017 Warriors 59.3%
    5. 2018/2019 Rockets 59%
    2007/2008 Suns 59%
    2006/2007 Suns 59%
    2013/2014 Heat 59%
    9. 2012/2013 Heat 58.8%
    10. 1994/1995 Jazz 58.7%

    Notable teams:

    97/98 Bulls 51.4% (19th in the league)
    96/97 Bulls 54.7% (7th in the league)
    95/96 Bulls 55.5% (8th in the league)

    Call it what you will but the Rockets (and the rest of the league) were up against the best shooting dynasty over the past 30 years.
     
    #22 steddinotayto, Sep 17, 2019
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    Agree. The one year they won they were 6th.
     
    #23 mfastx, Sep 18, 2019
  4. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    Do you remember where the Rockets were ranked defensively on the 65 win team? Feels like that was where they should be. Last season wasn't good enough defensively.
     
    #24 Deuce, Sep 18, 2019
  5. topfive

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    I'm thinking they were third in defensive rating that year. Last year was a definite severe drop-off.
     
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    I am more concerned about defense than offense. We are undersized and old upfront, and we lost Jeff B.
     
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  7. Riz

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    Hey, but MDA's primary focus is defensive rebounds in the coming season. You don't need length for that. Pfft.
     
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    Na I love Westbrook this is not a knock what I'm finna say cause I love the trade....but I feel I have to prepare the fans. This season we will turn the ball other alot. Not necessarily so bad...think the warriors who also turnt the ball over, with a faster pace will lead to turnovers. Just know this fans. The slow pace was also to cut down on turnovers since harden did iso
     
    #28 mike2k132, Sep 18, 2019
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    Morey: Clap clap clap shoot more TS% shots
     
    #29 cheke64, Sep 18, 2019
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    Chris Paul in the playoffs had a TS% of 55.7% -- his lowest in 7 years.

    That said, Russell Westbrook? A dog s*** 46.6% TS% in his first round exit. Yikes. Better hope his fast breaking and superior rebounding makes up for it.

    I do think the Rockets system will improve his efficiency, analogous to the Astros improving pitchers who come from other teams. By just reducing his long twos, he will already become a more efficient player.
     
    #30 Zergling, Sep 21, 2019
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