This graphic compares rim protectors with a minimum of 30 DFGA within 6 ft. Farther to the right indicates the player has defended more shots in that range, and distance above/below the X axis indicates the rim DFG% vs expected. (Sorry, needed that for text limit)

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Who stands out?

  • NemuTheSheep@alien.topB
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    10 months ago

    X and Trip I expected to be positives around the rim, Roddy and Ziaire are surprises. Granted the sample size is small, but still nice to see.

  • HoopsMcCann750@alien.topB
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    10 months ago

    It says a lot about how silly our defensive scheme is that Turner is having an elite year as a rim protector and we are allowing by far the most points in the paint because of an unprecedented volume of attempts at the rim.

  • EsotericPotato@alien.topB
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    10 months ago

    Look at the bottom left corner. The Timberwolves rim protection is so good that teams just aren’t even attempting shots at the rim anymore.

  • historical_regret2@alien.topB
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    10 months ago

    Ausaaaaaaar.

    11th in the league in blocks, 11th in total rebounds, 2nd in offensive rebounds.

    As a rookie small forward.