Karl-Anthony Towns’ Knicks dominance goes beyond 3-point shooting
After Karl-Anthony Towns dropped 31 points on New Year's Day, Utah coach Will explained why the Knicks Center's long-range shooting has more reputation than reality. It was intended and received as a compliment. Defenders are so concerned about his trey that they sell out and give up the look of the paint. Karl-Anthony Towns reacts […]
Nets’ Noah Clowney showing promising development with 3-point shot
Prior to Wednesday's tipoff, Nets coach Jordi Fernandez said that with just eight players available, this time will be “meaningful” because some players may not otherwise get a chance. I was hoping that they would make it into something unique. Noah Clowney has already established himself early in the rotation, recently stepping into a starting […]
Knicks’ hit 3-point rough patch during brutal losing skid
On Monday night, Cam Payne chucked a meaningless 25-foot shot with eight seconds left and sank it, at least preventing the Knicks from tying the NBA's lowest number of 3-pointers in a game this season. The Knicks finished a disastrous 103-94 loss at home to the depleted Magic with just four conversions on 22 attempts […]
St. John’s storms past Xavier despite more 3-point land woes
CINCINNATI — Rick Pitino compared St. John's to a football team that runs the ball, plays great defense and sometimes throws big passes. There was no need for long balls Tuesday night at Cintas Center. That stifling defense and relentless rebounding was enough for an impressive 82-72 road victory over Xavier. St. John's 3-point shooting […]
Rick Pitino wants St. John’s to let it fly amid 3-point struggles
On Friday, manager Rick Pitino urged his players to “let it fly.” Stop worrying about mistakes. Ignore the percentages. If you get a 3-point shot, release it. This came after St. John's attempted a season-low nine 3-pointers and made two of them in a disappointing one-point loss to Creighton on New Year's Eve. “Honestly, this […]
Rick Pitino has simple explanation for St. John’s continued 3-point struggles
OMAHA, Neb. — In three Big East games, St. John's has lost by 42 points from the 3-point line. It also came in a disappointing 57-56 loss to Creighton on Tuesday. St. John's made just 2-of-9 shots from deep and only two 3-pointers after halftime, while Creighton went 9-of-26. “First of all, they weren't open,” […]
St. John’s 3-point shooting could be pivotal in how season shakes out
There was one statistic that stood out throughout the two Big East games. Depending on how you look at it, the one number that could make you believe more in St. John's or doubt Rick Pitino's team. It's a 3 point line. Despite being outscored by 21 points from beyond the arc, the Johnnies are […]
Nets can’t overcome woeful 3-point shooting in loss to Jazz
The Nets have overcome numerous injuries to key players this season and won some last-minute games to stay near the lottery deadline, but were unable to overcome poor outside shooting and sloppy play across the board Saturday night. . With Dorian Finney-Smith the latest regular out of the lineup, the Nets made just 7 of […]
St. John’s finding groove from 3-point land after early struggles
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The biggest surprise through two-thirds of St. John's trip to the Bahamas was Johnny's 3-point shooting. What appeared to be a weakness entering the season turned into a strength after a double-overtime loss to No. 13 Baylor and Virginia's rout. St. John's, ranked 22nd, has made 24 of 48 from long range […]
Knicks increased 3-point focus is finally paying dividends as wins keep coming
One of the key points coach Tom Thibodeau has emphasized with the Knicks this season — using their proficiency from the outside to increase their 3-point shooting volume — is starting to bear fruit. Monday's blowout win over the Wizards marked the second straight game in which the Knicks scored 40 tries from beyond the […]