New York Knicks: 10 Keys to Making the Playoffs
Feb 6, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard
Jarrett Jack(0) hits a three-point shot late in the game as New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher looks on during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. The Nets defeated the Knicks 92-88. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
5. Defend the 3-Point Shot
If the New York Knicks aren’t going to attempt more 3-point field goals, they should at least defend them. In 2014-15, no team was worse at defending said shots than the Knicks.
Head coach Derek Fisher acknowledged as much.
Fisher says the 3-pt shot has become too big a part of the game for Knicks to downplay that shot on defense anymore.
— Chris Herring (@Herring_NBA) October 8, 2015
It’s about time.
Opponents shot an absolutely obscene 38.0 percent from beyond the arc against the Knicks in 2014-15. Not only was that No. 30 in the NBA, but the second-worst team checked in at a distant 36.8 percent.
One would think New York would defend the 3-ball when giving up 8.5 makes per game, but that didn’t happen. Fortunately, Fisher is aware of the need to do so entering 2015-16.
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