Nuggets' Pace
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 5:21 am
Traditionally, the Nuggets have been a fast-break oriented team. It makes sense because the altitude in Denver gives them a tremendous home court advantage as other teams become exhausted from a fast pace. That fast-pace typically results in a great bunch of offensive stats and some rather poor defensive stats - not because the players are better on offense or worse on defense but simply because there are so many more shots taken. Anyway, that's what many say.
This year, it seems like Mudiay brings the ball up and doesn't even makes his first pass until 8-10 seconds are off the shot clock (although I think he's getting a little better lately). Nelson often pushes the ball a little more, but not always. Both take advantage of obvious fast-breaks - yet they just don't push the pace.
So how is it that we still have one of the highest scoring offenses in the league?
I'm often frustrated by our offense and yet, there is much to be impressed about, at least being the 5th highest scoring team.
Of course fast-breaks usually come off great defense - but this isn't about defense (neither are the Nuggets). <sigh>
This year, it seems like Mudiay brings the ball up and doesn't even makes his first pass until 8-10 seconds are off the shot clock (although I think he's getting a little better lately). Nelson often pushes the ball a little more, but not always. Both take advantage of obvious fast-breaks - yet they just don't push the pace.
So how is it that we still have one of the highest scoring offenses in the league?
I'm often frustrated by our offense and yet, there is much to be impressed about, at least being the 5th highest scoring team.
Of course fast-breaks usually come off great defense - but this isn't about defense (neither are the Nuggets). <sigh>