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kingrex · 11-18-2004, 05:17 PM

The zone is effective when the opposing team becomes tentative offensively and settles for lower percentage shots. The best way to beat the zone is to have an attack mentality.

Phoenix figured that out later in the game when they stopped settling for jump shots and started to attack the zone regardless of who played center. Bradley is still the most effective center we have for the zone.

The other factor that beat the Mavs is the Mavs poor shooting. Specifically, Dirk's lower than average FG% at the end of the game. That may be attributed to Marion's defense or just a poor night for Dirk, either way at full strength, I think the Mavs are still slightly better than this Phoenix team. However, on Tuesday night Phoenix played like the better team.

11-18-2004, 05:17 PM	#28
kingrex Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,229	RE:Why zone worked for a while vs PHO The zone is effective when the opposing team becomes tentative offensively and settles for lower percentage shots. The best way to beat the zone is to have an attack mentality. Phoenix figured that out later in the game when they stopped settling for jump shots and started to attack the zone regardless of who played center. Bradley is still the most effective center we have for the zone. The other factor that beat the Mavs is the Mavs poor shooting. Specifically, Dirk's lower than average FG% at the end of the game. That may be attributed to Marion's defense or just a poor night for Dirk, either way at full strength, I think the Mavs are still slightly better than this Phoenix team. However, on Tuesday night Phoenix played like the better team.