{"id":85250,"date":"2024-01-31T19:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T19:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nbaanalysis.net\/?p=111996"},"modified":"2024-01-31T19:15:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T19:15:00","slug":"knicks-backcourt-among-best-shooters-in-nba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/31\/knicks-backcourt-among-best-shooters-in-nba\/","title":{"rendered":"Knicks\u2019 Backcourt Among Best Shooters In NBA"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are a lot of reasons as to why the New York Knicks<\/a> have ascended the standings in the Eastern Conference. They are the hottest team in the NBA as their victory over the Utah Jazz was their eighth in a row, pushing their record to 14-2 in January.<\/p>\n

One of the reasons the Knicks have found such a groove is the hot shooting of their starting backcourt, Jalen Brunson and Donte DiVincenzo. The collegiate teammates at Villanova have picked up right where they left off, as their chemistry on the court, along with Josh Hart, is undeniable.<\/p>\n

Since being inserted into the starting lineup in place of Quentin Grimes, DiVincenzo’s production has skyrocketed. As the fourth option at times, it wasn’t a role Grimes was happy with, but DiVincenzo has found a way to carve out consistent production and his 3-point shooting is a big reason why.<\/p>\n

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In 30 games as a starter<\/a>, DiVincenzo is averaging 14.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 steals in 25.1 minutes per game. He has been on fire from 3-point range, knocking down 44 percent of his shots, resulting in an impressive 66.3 true shooting percentage. <\/p>\n

His efficiency has skyrocketed compared to when he was coming off the bench. As a reserve, he had a shooting split of .384\/.388\/.684; as a starter, it is up to .489\/.444\/.756 as he is much more comfortable.<\/p>\n

Brunson, in his second season with the Knicks, has taken his production to another level as well. He is now a lethal 3-point shooter despite a ridiculously high shot difficulty<\/a>, connecting on 42.2 percent of his 6.6 attempts per game.<\/p>\n

There are only six players in the NBA who have made 100+ 3-pointers while connecting on 42+ percent of their attempts. Two of them share the backcourt<\/a> at Madison Square Garden as the starters for the Knicks.<\/p>\n

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6 players have made 100+ threes on at least 42 3P% this season.<\/p>\n

Two of them play for the Knicks. pic.twitter.com\/rF0psaXX8v<\/a><\/p>\n

— StatMuse (@statmuse) January 31, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n