How the Cavs’ zone defense works, and why it has been a success
Simply, a zone defense has a defender guarding an area instead of a specific player. The Cavs play a 2-3 zone that adapts to ...
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Lakers, Warriors and rest of NBA’s Pacific Division find themselves in rough waters
None of us really know what time zone you’re in ... The story of the greatest players in NBA history. In 100 riveting profiles, top basketball writers justify their selections and uncover ...
Nightly Pulse: NBA news & highlights from Jan. 22
The Grizzlies had three players (Jaren Jackson, Desmond Bane, and Luke Kennard) go for over 20 points and Kennard hit seven ...
Cavs big man Jarrett Allen's zone defense gives big-time push in narrow loss to Rockets
Down by as much as 13 points against the Rockets, the Cavs found a defensive spark in their zone-based scheme from big man Jarrett Allen.
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OKC Thunder Head Coach Explains Looks Team Gets Against Zone Defenses
The Oklahoma City Thunder have faced a zone defense for 174 possessions this season. In those possessions, the Thunder are posting 1.116 points per possession ranking in the 77th percentile.