jlpittsley
11-14-2008, 01:26 PM
My big worry of the Spurs right now is the lack of free throws. Hill is probably the only healthy player that can "turn the corner" on a defender and get to the basket. Roger Mason penetrates by driving around in an arc. Finley has lost that first step. Forget about Ime. As a result, the team have to shoot a very high percentage to make up for the lack of foul shots.
This whole situation may force Hill and Tolliver to grow up fast. I noticed Hill started to position himself by setting up the offense via backing the defender down to the wing. This position would facilitate three offensive choices, 1) a steps towards the free throw line for a shot, 2) a baseline drive, 3) or a screen and roll that is more within his range.
Tolliver will likely begin the Bowenesque "Shot fake and Two Step drive." It's a sad state when Bowen may have the best move to the basket on the team.
This whole situation may force Hill and Tolliver to grow up fast. I noticed Hill started to position himself by setting up the offense via backing the defender down to the wing. This position would facilitate three offensive choices, 1) a steps towards the free throw line for a shot, 2) a baseline drive, 3) or a screen and roll that is more within his range.
Tolliver will likely begin the Bowenesque "Shot fake and Two Step drive." It's a sad state when Bowen may have the best move to the basket on the team.