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[QUOTE="reedny, post: 2412628, member: 1423"]
Agree about both defense and offense, except that our defense hasn't been as good outside the 3pt line as it has been on the interior. As far as guard penetration, Howard and Battle are as good as I can remember, maybe better than Scoop/MCW and Triche. They have excellent length and really pinch in well. I've also noticed that, on occasion, they have been able to close down on a foul line shooter and then sprint back out to cover a 3pt threat. Great to see.

That said, going back through pretty much any game film, it's obvious that our guards still have work to do defending the perimeter. We have had consistent problems finding and closing out on shooters, even the well-known ones (Huerter; Graham, etc). Some of it is fatigue with guys playing so many minutes. Some of it is help rotation (experience). Some of it is effort (hands down).  And some of it is coaching. Overall, however, I still think this team has a chance to be one of the best defensive teams in years if they can get their act together on the perimeter.
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