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Opinion Wizards' rebounding and three-point woes stand out before Hawks game
Locked On Wizards host Ben Strober calls defensive rebounding Washington's number one issue, noting the team ranks bottom three in defensive rebounding percentage. Washington also ranks near the bottom in threes made and three-point percentage.
Sources: Locked On Wizards “RISK: The Washington Wizards Have to be CAUTIOUS w” at 20:17, 28:00, 28:15 · Locked On Wizards “Washington Wizards Three-Point Defense FALTERS in” at 5:15
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- Opinion Hawks' defense leans on Daniels and perimeter, shaky at the rim
Locked On Hawks host says Atlanta's defensive turnover rate ranks top five with Dyson Daniels anchoring it, but worries opponents reach the rim too often and the Hawks rank 23rd in defensive free-throw rate.
Sources: Locked On Hawks “Atlanta's first nine games, NBA Cup preview, and m” at 6:07, 9:49, 11:44
- Opinion Wizards' rotation questions: Johnson, Dybantsa, Riley roles unclear
Locked On Wizards host says Tre Johnson has struggled with 1-of-9 shooting, AJ Dybantsa played no fourth-quarter shot attempts, and Will Riley has no defined role despite a season-high 13 minutes.
Sources: Locked On Wizards “Washington Wizards Three-Point Defense FALTERS in” at 15:45, 19:59, 25:03
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