The Huston Rockets Back-to-Back Championships Essay

Some points are asked to be scorers and other are asked to hold their team down on the defensive end. In the article, On Point: Eight Characteristics of Great Point Guards , states “When you have a scoring point guard it just really puts pressure on the defense. It helps to open your entire offense. Normally you have other positions that are scoring positions, but when you have (a scoring point guard) it just naturally opens up your other shooters and your inside game.” ( Andy Streit). The more of a scorer the point guard is the more successful the other teammate will be. Point guard cannot always look to pass, they have to know how to penetrate into the defense, draw two defenders, and then a better pass will be open to another teammate.

Point guard is usually the fastest and shortest player on the team, this player organizes the team’s offense by controlling the ball and his usually the person to call plays.

The person head should be looking upwards and the person eyes should be on the ball carrier at all times when playing defense. The player’s feet needs to be shoulder-width apart, with the knees bent and shoulders back. He has to be at least 45 degree angle relative to the ground. Actually it’s really called a “breakdown” position. While trying to practice it the player should make sure to hop into a breakdown and start buzzing their feet, switching their weight under them quickly like some hot rocks or under

The UTPB Men’s basketball program is coming off its most successful season in program history. Last season’s performance put UTPB basketball on the map and has set this season up for high expectations. So, what are the expectations? Another regular season conference championship? A conference tournament championship? A high seed in the south-central region followed by winning the region? No, it’s winning a national championship. After coming out of nowhere last season, where they were ranked 9th in the Lone Star conference preseason poll, the team shocked everyone and won the Lone Star Conference Regular Season and Tournament championships in just their first season in conference play. Their magical season ultimately came to an end in

With the Boys Basketball season in full swing, many students and teachers are very exited for the promising season ahead. The West Central boys are currently 0-2 but are hoping to turn the season around with the upcoming home games. “I think this season is going great I think that we have a real chance at State,” Said Senior Noah Vettrus. He said this after the 82-70 loss to Dells last Friday. It was in this game that he had 31 points and 10 rebounds. But he is not the only player that has a great outlook for this season, Junior Nick Nagel says that he is very excited for the season and he thinks the team will go all the way to state this year as long as they play smart and execute the plays correctly. “Honestly I see a lot of potential

In fact, under Alvin Gentry’s offensive system, Anthony Davis is involved in a good amount of pick and roll, pop or slide plays. For example the ball handing guard has the ball behind the three point line he called for a screen once the screen is set he goes over the top of it if there is an open lane to the basket he will attack the basket if not the big man will roll if there is an open lane to the basket if his defender is defending the paint or trying to stop the ball handing guard from attacking the basket, he will pop or slide for a mid range jumper or three pointer. On occasion Anthony Davis decides he is going to post up his defender in the mid to high post area and either shoots a turnaround jumper faces up and shoot over his

I chose to do my Field Study report on the Armstrong State University Men’s Basketball team, and I chose to particularly focus on “Game Planning/Preparation”. Armstrong State University is a member of the Peach Belt Conference on the Division Two level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and is located in Savannah, Georgia. I am currently and have been a member of the Armstrong State Men’s Basketball team since 2012, and every year there are different methods that are used in game planning and preparation. I know this from personal experience and talking with my coaches. There are many individuals that don’t understand what actually goes into a college basketball game; it’s more than just having talented young athletes being put on a court to showcase their abilities. There is practice, film, scouting, motivational techniques, mental sharpening methods, and even extra individual attention to detail. Over the four and a half years that I have been a member of this basketball program, I have witnessed each one of these methods implored in different

The lost art of playing defense is witnessed on many basketball courts. While the guards need to have court vision and ball-handling skills, they also must defend. If the other guards cannot successfully ignite fast breaks or run their own offense, it makes it hard for the opposition to score. All players need to improve their defense skills, but the guard position is the most exposed. They are most often trying to guard their opponent in the open court.

While the Cleveland Cavaliers captured their fifth Central Division title in franchise history Monday night, the accomplishment pales in comparison the team’s prevailing goal — Championship or bust. With a dominating 124-91 victory over the Denver Nuggets Monday in Quicken Loans Arena, the Cavs (50-20) reached the 50-win mark for the ninth time since the franchise’s inception.

There has been talk about the NBA adding a 4-point line but it has a lot of people questioning would it benefit the NBA. In the beginning when the three point line was established in 1979 teams did not even strategize for it, they thought it was a gimmick and it was no use. In the first season it was being used, team’s only averaged about 3 3-pointers per game but in the 2016 season teams average about 24 threes per game and it has become a vital part of their offense. The 3-point line is 23.9 feet away from the basket and 22 feet away from the basket in the corner. The talk about adding a 4-point line has been in the NBA for a while. If the 4-point line were to be added it would be 4-10 feet away from the 3-point line. The commissioner, Adam

This is a defensive strategy used in basketball as an alternative to man to man defense. This type of defense is called 2-3 because of how it’s formatted on the court. This zone defense consists of two players at the front of the defense and three behind. The zone defense that was first used was the 3 to 2 zone defense. This zone defense was first used in 1914 by Eli Camden Henderson at Bristol High School.

For a basketball player in particular a point guard, the ATP-PC system is the second most dominant system, as it uses near the maximum heart rate for contractions or sprints lasting up to 10 seconds. As this systems energy stores are depleted quickly, the player will need time for the system to restore before it is used again. This will be half restored in 30 seconds and fully in 2-3 minutes. Examples of this would include a fast break situation, where a player has to sprint down the court to receive the ball for a layup, driving the ball, intercepts, shooting a jumpshot or jumping for a rebound. A post player, however would use predominantly their ATP-PC system for explosive moves near or at the basket, or a jumpshot. These players tend to have longer rest periods than point guards who are constantly moving, a post player will have enough time to restore their ATP-PC system, allowing them to perform at a greater intensity when

"To put somebody on the floor that can shoot the ball, can score in different areas of the

Patrick Beverley of the Houston Rockets was fined $25,000 after having an altercation with a fan when the Rockets lost at Oklahoma City in Game 3 of the First Round of the NBA Playoffs on April 21.

When guarding an offensive player who is one pass away from the ball, you should be in denial. Denying your man the ball, keeps him from scoring. Play the passing lane and stay between the player you're guarding and the ball. You can never lose your balance in