A few weeks ago, in a battle between the Bucks and the Timberwolves, the two sides made 96 three-pointers in total. It is calculated that there will be one three-pointer every 30 seconds. 22 players played, 19 shots at least 1 three-pointer. In the game, Anthony Edwards, Antetokounmpo, Antetokounmpo, and other players who are not three-pointers, have shot three-pointers with a lot of offensive time left. Many years ago, these data and shots were unimaginable, but now it has become the norm.
Admit it, the league has entered the era of three-pointers, and this momentum is getting stronger and stronger. This season, the league average of three-point shots has been as high as 39.4%, which is an increase from last season's 38.4% and a record high. The Jazz used to be unwilling to shoot three-pointers, but now their percentage of three-point shots is as high as 48.5% leading the league. They have just signed the "anti-aircraft gun" Iyasova to further improve their shooting ability. They are hopeful like the original Rockets. The same will increase the proportion of three-pointers to 50%+.
This season, 14 teams have taken at least 40% of their 3-pointers, compared with 9 last season. More and more teams are paying attention to three-pointers. The league has entered the stage of all three-pointers. The average points per game and offensive efficiency have improved. Does this mean that the game scene is also better? Some people in the circle do not agree, but are a little worried about this three-point craze. Some people believe that the large number of three-pointers makes the rhythm of each game too monotonous. Some people believe that this three-point craze has distorted the scoring system that determines the outcome.
Pistons coach Devin Casey doesn't like this three-point craze, even though his team's three-point shooting percentage ranks 11th in the league. He said: "You can go to extremes, taking 45 or even 50 three-pointers on certain nights. This means that your shooting quality has declined, and you will have some hasty rounds. This kind of dilutes the spirit and spirit of the game. Soul. Basketball is essentially a movement of passing the ball from one side to the other, instead of rushing to the frontcourt and directly making a three-pointer."
In the era of efficiency, more and more balls Teams and players pursue three-pointers, because compared to strong mid-range two-pointers, three-pointers are more profitable and can also improve efficiency. This season, the true shooting percentage of many big-name stars exceeded 62%, which has a lot to do with the increase in their three-point shots and the increase in efficiency.Such as Stephen Curry, Zach LaVine and so on.
In recent years, many people have criticized the NBA for lack of defense and low defensive intensity. Casey believes that it is not that the teams are unwilling to defend, but that the space in the three-point era is completely opened and unable to defend. Casey said: "The game often looks like there is no defense, but when you put four shooters, a big man in the dunk zone, the space is opened, the defense is pulled to the extreme. The defense is still working hard to defend. , But in the face of NBA-level speed, agility, and strength, it’s impossible for you to cover every area."
Counting the playoffs, there are 61 games in NBA history where both sides have scored at least 90 triples on a single occasion. In points, 45 games came from this season and last season. The percentage of three-pointers this season has reached 39.4%, which is a 61% increase from the 2011-12 season. Some of the rule changes introduced by the league in recent years are also to cater to this trend. Many people don't like this trend. However, all they can do is to accept and follow the trend.
Lone Ranger coach Carlisle is one of the coaches who follow the trend. He believes: "I don't think we should say that this trend is a bad thing, because now the players are skilled, and the game should develop like this. Three-pointers have completely changed us. In the game, dribbling three-pointers was a sin six or seven years ago, but now we will conduct a variety of training to help players dribble the ball, we even let the 7-foot-3 center also carry out this kind of training, three-pointers The value is very high."
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