Ranking the Spurs @ Midseason

[SPARKY]

Overall NBA Rank Through 43 Games

Defense

2nd in average points allowed per game (88.07)
1st in field goal % allowed (42.5%)
6th in 3pt field goal % allowed (34.0%)
1st in average assists allowed per game (16.20)
7th in average offensive rebounds allowed per game (10.5)
4th in average defensive rebounds made per game (32.4)
11th in average total rebounds per game (41.90)
11th in average blocks per game (5.62)
29th in average steals made per game (6.02)
23rd in average opponent turnovers per game (13.48)
3rd in average fouls committed per game (21.00)


Offense

22nd in average points scored per game (94.74)
2nd in field goal % (47.3%)
12th in 3pt field goal % (36.2%)
28th in free throw shooting % (69.8%)
16th in assists per game (19.81)
29th in average offensive rebounds (9.5)
3rd in average shots blocked (3.79)
21st in average opponent steals (7.39)
9th in average turnovers (13.72)


Differentials

2nd in average points scored (+6.67)
4th in average assists (+3.60)
10th in average total rebounds (+1.23)
5th in average blocks (+1.83)
27th in average steals (-1.37)
15th in average turnovers (+0.23)
20th in average fouls (-0.18)

[1Parker1]

6th in 3pt field goal % allowed (34.0%)


Correct me if I'm wrong, but weren't Spurs #1 in that category last season?

[SPARKY]

Spurs were 24th in that last season (36.7%)

Sources for the stats and rankings above:
NBA.com (http://www.nba.com/statistics/sortable_team_statistics/sortable1.html)
ESPN.com (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/statistics?stat=tmcompare&season=2006&seasontype=2&league=nba)

[SPARKY]

At first glance, the D stats look about where they should be based upon prior seasons (blocked shot avg is noticably down though) while the O stats (except for FG%) and differentials seem somewhat weaker than last season.

[SA210]

Spurs so far B-

[Solid D]

Good summary. I expect the Spurs to catch the Pistons in points differential by season's end as long as Duncan and Gino can stay on the floor most of the season.

[GO SPurs Go]

Very very troubling, on some categories they are top 5 which is they way they should be, but on others they're bottom 5 which just proves they shit that they're doing. But whatever, I think its pretty obvious we aren't getting the best record in the NBA, the important thing is to beat the mavs or we're 4 in playoffs.

[SPARKY]

Perhaps Chip has helped with the shooting from the field but definitely not from the line (last season they were 26th with a 72.4% avg).

[SPARKY]

It looks like the ever changing rotation due to injuries et al hasn't hurt the D too much but has hurt the offense.

[Mijo]

Fuck stats, what does your gut tell you?

[SPARKY]

My gut tells me that fucking stats would not be that pleasurable.

Anyways, right now the Spurs don't have the offensive execution to take out Detroit in a 7 game series. Of course, the good news is that a championship in January only holds meaning for fans of the Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks.

[Mijo]

I feel the same way...

[SA210]

My gut tells me that we play too comfortable with no drive.

My gut tells me that right now Detroit would beat us 4-1.

My gut tells me that we CAN turn that around come playoff time. But we must start with that turnaround Now.

[birdy219]

Offense = B- (too inconsistent) :hat

Defense= B (rebounding and steals still suck.) :pctoss

Rebounding= D- ( I am most disappointed in this aspect.) :depressed

Free Throws= F :shootme

Coaching = C+ (Stop playing around) :drunk

Team Effort= C (Somebody please flip the switch to on) :cuss

Time to Improve= A+ (Thank God) :elephant

[SA210]

Offense = B- (too inconsistent) :hat

Defense= B (rebounding and steals still suck.) :pctoss

Rebounding= D- ( I am most disappointed in this aspect.) :depressed

Free Throws= F :shootme

Coaching = C+ (Stop playing around) :drunk

Team Effort= C (Somebody please flip the switch to on) :cuss

Time to Improve= A+ (Thank God) :elephant
This is probably exactly what I would say. If we would improve all these categories, I don't think anyone could touch us.

But will we do it though? I hope so. We need to be hungry like Detroit, it's sad to know that, because we are the Champs.

LET'S GO SPURS!!!! :makemyday

[SuperManu!!!]

The spurs need to defend better.....that's the key to win a championship

[wildbill2u]

I don't buy the 'new guys need to work in' excuse, because the Spurs have always had to bring new guys in--and mostly they weren't former stars or All-stars like NVE and Finley.

Then there are the injury excuses, and God knows this team needs a healthy Tim and Ginobelli.

However, I don't see the killer instinct yet that's necessary for a repeat champion. They seem like they are on autopilot sometimes.

[boutons_]

"Spurs #1 in that category last season"

Spurs were #1 in LEAST number of opponent 3Gs attempted.

but

Spurs were also #1 in HIGHEST opponent 3G%.

Meanining: the Spurs defended/prevented 3G shot attempts the best, but when opponents actually shot 3Gs, they hit them at a very high rate. weird, huh?

IIRC, last season the Spurs allowed only 9 PPG from 3Gs.

[1Parker1]

"Spurs #1 in that category last season"

Spurs were #1 in LEAST number of opponent 3Gs attempted. but

Spurs were also #1 in HIGHEST opponent 3G%.

Meanining: the Spurs defended/prevented 3G shot attempts the best, but when opponents actually shot 3Gs, they hit them at a very high rate. weird, huh?

IIRC, last season the Spurs allowed only 9 PPG from 3Gs.

Ahhh, that's what it was. I knew we were good in something with the 3G shot last season :lol

[ALVAREZ6]

Meanining: the Spurs defended/prevented 3G shot attempts the best, but when opponents actually shot 3Gs, they hit them at a very high rate. weird, huh?

And I remember most of those opponent 3-pointers being WIDE open, with no one within 15 feet of them.

[timvp]

I'm a little concerned about the low PPG for the team so far this year. Being 22nd in the league in scoring is scary for this team, especially since they lack a defensive monster outside of Bowen. If the playoffs started today, the Spurs wouldn't have the offense to make it to the NBA Finals.

Luckily there are three more months to fine tune.

[SequSpur]

29th in average steals made per game (6.02)
23rd in average opponent turnovers per game (13.48)


This is an interesting stat considering that the Spurs have Bowen and Manu.

More fuel that the media is blowing ass smoke when discussing Bowen as a defensive specialist.

[timvp]

steals != defense

[SequSpur]

steals != defense

Exactly, why can't the Spurs get any?

[SoCalSpursFan]

Honestly, I'm not happy with the way we are playing right now, but it is due in part to injuries...I think the chemistry that we need to get past Detroit just isn't there, but I expect to to come with time. I wish everyone would be healthy. With a record as good as we have at this point in the season, you would think the team was 100%, but we havn't even been close to that.

Also, Rasho....shouldn't....start. Can I get a Nazr?

[SPARKY]

This is an interesting stat considering that the Spurs have Bowen and Manu.

More fuel that the media is blowing ass smoke when discussing Bowen as a defensive specialist.

Steals mean jack shit with regards to team defense. If I am looking at Spur defensive stats to be worried about, I'd go with their blocked shots rank (11th). The Spurs have routinely been the best shotblocking team in the NBA for many years, even after DRob's retirement. Last season they were 2nd and the season prior, tied for 3rd. Since the Spurs' basic defensive strategy is to force opponents to the baseline and into a shotblocker would seem to indicate a slight weakening in the Spurs' interior D. Though, of course, it could mean the Spurs' perimeter defenders are doing a better job of not getting beat by their man.

Still, the Spurs' D is not built upon making steals. For teams that relying on steals as a staple of their defense, for every steal made there are probably two easy scores for an opponent due to attempted steals that took a defender out of position.

Frankly, I'm a bit shocked that a Spurs fan would complain about their steals ranking.

[GO SPurs Go]

My gut tells me that we play too comfortable with no drive.

My gut tells me that right now Detroit would beat us 4-1.

My gut tells me that we CAN turn that around come playoff time. But we must start with that turnaround Now.
My gut tells me that I'm hungry, I'll go eat your avatar

[SA210]

My gut tells me that I'm hungry, I'll go eat your avatar
:lol She's nice, huh? I'm lucky, I know her.:spin

[ducks]

Spurs Miss Manu's Steals
And Manu Is The Best At Steals On This Team

[spurster]

I would grade the Spurs at A- so far. 34-10 is not too shabby. Only the Pistons are playing better. Only two other teams, Mavs and Suns, are over .500 for away games.

We all know the Spurs need to play better to repeat, but it's not the apocalypse.

[NZHayden]

Overall NBA Rank Through 43 Games

Defense

2nd in average points allowed per game (88.07)
1st in field goal % allowed (42.5%)
6th in 3pt field goal % allowed (34.0%)
1st in average assists allowed per game (16.20)
7th in average offensive rebounds allowed per game (10.5)
4th in average defensive rebounds made per game (32.4)
11th in average total rebounds per game (41.90)
11th in average blocks per game (5.62)
29th in average steals made per game (6.02)
23rd in average opponent turnovers per game (13.48)
3rd in average fouls committed per game (21.00)


Offense

22nd in average points scored per game (94.74)
2nd in field goal % (47.3%)
12th in 3pt field goal % (36.2%)
28th in free throw shooting % (69.8%)
16th in assists per game (19.81)
29th in average offensive rebounds (9.5)
3rd in average shots blocked (3.79)
21st in average opponent steals (7.39)
9th in average turnovers (13.72)


Differentials

2nd in average points scored (+6.67)
4th in average assists (+3.60)
10th in average total rebounds (+1.23)
5th in average blocks (+1.83)
27th in average steals (-1.37)
15th in average turnovers (+0.23)
20th in average fouls (-0.18)

just wondering, who's 1st in all these stats?

[CubanMustGo]

just wondering, who's 1st in all these stats?

Not in the same order, but:

Points scored: Phoenix, 106.3
Points allowed: Memphis, 87.34
Differential: Detroit, 9.29

FG%: Spurs, 47.3%
Opp FG%: LA Clippers, 42.6%

3FG%: Detroit, 41.1%
Opp 3fg%: Detroit, 32.4%

FT%: Sacramento, 79.8%
Opp FT%: Phoenix, 71.5%

Assists: Phoenix, 27.1
Opp Assists: San Antonio, 16.1
Differential: Phoenix, 9.69


RPG: Clippers, 44.3
Opp RPG: Orlando, 38.1
Differential: Utah, +4.47

Blocks: Clipper, 6.41
Opp Blocks: Phoenix, 3.34
Differential: Phoenix, 2.37

Steals: Charlotte, 10.31
Opp Steals: Detroit, 5.85
Differential: Charlotte, 3.31

Turnovers: Detroit, 11.51
Opp Turnovers: Charlotte, 18.2
Differential: Charlotte, -3.51

Fouls: Detroit, 19.19
Opp Fouls: New York, 26.02
Differential: Detroit, -2.73

DQ's: Sacramento, 0.04
Opp DQ's: New York, 0.45

Best Record when scoring 100+, min five games: Detroit 21-1, .955
Best Record when opponent scores 100+: Detroit, 8-2, .800 (SA is LAST at 0-4)

[Supergirl]

Steve Kerr said it best awhile back: "The Spurs are just not as creative offensively without Manu." His injuries have hurt the Spurs offensively. But they've got to be cautious and protect him so he's 100% come playoff time. He's the key.

[HB22inSA]

If I'm not mistaken, San Antonio was 34-10 at this point last year.