ClutchFans Game Thread: Pelicans @ Rockets 12/16/2016

deb4rockets · Dec 18, 2016

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Your Harden hating is just ridiculous; Harden has the lowest percentages because he takes a lot of off-the-dribble, difficult 3s. You know, he actually creates his own shot. That's the same reason why Curry is not leading the league in 3PT% right now - if Harden and Curry only took easy catch-and-shoot, wide open 3s, their percentages would be much higher. BTW, when Harden partly played that role in OKC, he shot 39% from behind the arc.
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I simply stated percentages made, and what is working best so far.

deb4rockets · Dec 18, 2016

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For those who don't remember, Harden actually came in 3rd place in last year's three point contest, only behind Klay and Curry and tied with JJ Redick, while blowing out Lowry and C.J. McCollum out of the water, who are very good three point shooters themselves.

http://www.nba-allstar.com/contests/3point/2016.htm

Harden, Lillard and Paul George all have similar career 3PT% at 36-37%, but they are actually much better shooters than the numbers indicate, and definitely better than some random spot-up shooter who averages 40% on much fewer attempts. The degree of difficulty of the shots taken and the ability to shoot off-the-dribble is what separates real elite offensive players from mere role players (prime example : Kobe.)[/QU
That might pertain to Wiltjer and Decker, but not Anderson, Ariza, and Gordon, who have all taken numerous shots. It works out better for the team getting the ball to the open 3pt shooter instead of keeping it just to force it or reach under their arm to try and draw a foul as you shoot.
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batkins · Dec 18, 2016

The Pelicans have allowed two 3 point shooting records this season.

Louka · Dec 20, 2016

Somebody go fix wikipedia

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