Interesting fact from Wes (@bloghawk) – the Hawks have the worst eFG% in the playoffs on wide open shots, almost 10% lower than the second worst. Being able to hit those alone would make a huge difference in this series.
by hollow-ataraxia
@Atlanta Hawks
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Eye test tells you that. That was the biggest difference in game 2. Not Trae’s shooting, turnovers, Collins bricks, Hunter being ass: this was the biggest culprit.
We won the possession battle handily, and we’re down 20 with 3 minutes to go. We literally cannot shoot. Generating open looks means nothing when the defense actually wants those guys shooting.
This has been a season long issue. Hawks don’t have enough steady shot makers, almost everyone is a streaky shooter
This has been a season long issue. Hawks don’t have enough steady shot makers, almost everyone is a streaky shooter
FWIW, the Hawks are doing quite well on “open” rather than “wide open” stats. Considering you’re talking about two whole games and that the distinction between 4-6ft and 6ft+ is a bit arbitrary, I wouldn’t recommend drawing major conclusions.
If you combine the “open” and “wide open” stats, you get a different picture.
thats what happens when we play this team we brick open shots. they dont. ball game
Bogi and Saddiq need to be in the starting lineup. Hunter and Collins are detriments right now on offense and those 2 would at least make some shots. Saddiq has been cold but at least he serves as a threat
Collins has been getting the “let him shoot” treatment all series and he still can’t hit shots