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where are the SPlitter haters??
http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2014/0...-d-keys-spurs/
If there was a postseason Defensive Player of the Year award, the early leader would have to be Tiago Splitter.
After seven games of keeping Dirk Nowitzki in check in the first round, Splitter has done the same to LaMarcus Aldridge in the conference semifinals, helping the San Antonio Spurs to a 2-0 series lead.
The Spurs’ offense has been ridiculously efficient, scoring almost 120 points per 100 possessions over their last five games. They basically won Thursday’s game with a stretch of 12 possessions (spanning the first and second quarters) in which they scored 29 points.
But their opponents have been two of the three worst defensive teams (among those that made the playoffs) from the regular season. And maybe more impressive is that they’ve held two top-five offensive teams under a point per possession over their last three games.
A big key to that has been Splitter’s ability to defend both Nowitzki and Aldridge one-on-one. They are the two of the most prolific mid-range shooters in the league. But if you can contest those mid-range shots, they’re better for the defense than layups or 3-pointers. And the best way to avoid the layups and 3s is by not helping the defender guarding Mr. Mid-Range.
Splitter allows the Spurs to do that. And if he can keep his man from shooting too efficiently, his team is in really good shape.
According to SportVU, Nowitzki shot 21-for-45 (47 percent) against Splitter’s defense in the first round. In the conference semis, Aldridge has shot 8-for-25 (32 percent) against Splitter, including 2-for-13 in Game 2.
Aldridge’s favorite spot on the floor is the left block. Nine of his shots in Game 2 came from that spot with Splitter defending him. He made his first one, and then missed the next eight.
ESPN?
my bad I found it through ESPN...
no biggie... I saw it earlier in NBA.com, I thought it might've been a different piece...
Really? It seemed like Dirk missed 90% of his attempts when guarded by Tiago.Nowitzki shot 21-for-45 (47 percent) against Splitter’s defense in the first round
I'd like to see it broken down by midrange jumpers vs 3s vs at the rim. Tiago did a great job defending the jumpers.
Dirk missed for the majority of the series
he had that one quarter in the earlier games where he ended up making like 6 or 7 straight in the 4th when the game was over in game 4 I think
then in game 6 he shot better
Given how he's playing against Dirk/LMA, I wonder if he'd make himself useful against Bosh if Spurs were to make finals again. Problem is there's no second big usually for Timmy to guard.
the problem with Bosh is that hes a pick and pop and not a post up guy and its hard for any team in the NBA period to stop that when Lebron/Wade are driving
Dirk is primarily an iso mid range guy
LaMarcus usually mixes it up with more pick and pop then post ups
since those first 2 Rockets games hes deluded himself into thinking hes an elite post up player though and hes rarely going for pick and pops
Duncan's D is better, tbh.
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Yeah, me too. Well, not 90% but I didn't think Dirk hit 47% over Tiago. That's not too bad.
splitter so unappreciated on this forum
Dirk was shooting lights out in game 6 which probably makes his overall numbers look better than they actually were
Splitter actually seems to be playing with a lot more intensity and ferocity during these playoffs. Looks like someone turned on his switch and told him, "We need you to play hard, not soft."
Tiago getting proper props at last!
Tiago overcame 2 of the biggest issues for big men. First he doesn't foul too much. And second he hits his free throws.
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