The Boston Celtics need to work on their defense down low, according to a fancy stats chart.
The Celtics have obvious defensive deficiencies, but an analysis by Ed Kupfer shows the team’s most glaring problem. Boston appears to be allowing 5 percent more shots in the paint than the rest of the league.
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Also noteworthy is the New York Knicks’ shot selection. With its triangle offense, New York is shooting about 15 percent more shots from 16 feet to 3-point range than the league average. It doesn’t seem to be working, as the Knicks are a putrid 3-9 on the season.
H/T to Deadspin
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