opponents fg%

[billyshelby]

We played very good defense in the last game. We've played very good defense for stretches in other games. But we've been luckier than good on the whole. Our switches and rotations are nothing to get excited about. Hopefully we get it together before luck runs out otherwise there will be all kinds of posts about the "backslide" on D.

 

[Marty McFly]

We played very good defense in the last game. We've played very good defense for stretches in other games. But we've been luckier than good on the whole. Our switches and rotations are nothing to get excited about. Hopefully we get it together before luck runs out otherwise there will be all kinds of posts about the "backslide" on D.

It's mostly our 4th quarter D which has been stifling throughout most of the season.

 

[billyshelby]

It's mostly our 4th quarter D which has been stifling throughout most of the season.

I would agree. The team we've been in the 4th quarter is off the charts good. But we can't keep being that team. The first quarter atrocities have to end. The goal is to be a Lakers team that gets up, withstands runs, and puts teams away. Lot more room for error in that style. Our style leaves no room for error. I don't like it. The offense is a work in progress, but the D has to get sharper now to survive this stretch before January and February when we should go on a huge run.

 

[Deron Williams]

The 3pt% against is likely somewhat of a fluke that will regress back to the mean. Even with the low FG% allowed, the Jazz's propensity for fouling & difficulty rebounding have made them only the 10th best defensive team in the NBA. That's a bit better than last year but not much.