[ad_1] Following a blowout defeat against the Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo addressed the team’s defensive shortcomings and emphasized the need to decouple defensive performance from offensive struggles. Antetokounmpo’s comments came in response to Bucks head coach Doc Rivers’ observation that offensive turnovers adversely impacted defensive execution during the game against the…
[ad_1] In their first days together, the Washington Commanders’ new coaches have stressed that no one — including them — knows what the team’s offense will look like next season. They say it’s too early, that they’re still figuring out what they want to build, that they’ll mold the scheme to their roster, which is…
[ad_1] Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra loves the way that Duncan Robinson has played as of late, especially on the offensive end (averaging 19.3 PPG/2.0 RPG/3.3 APG/1.0 SPG/58.8% FG/60.9% 3-PT/100% FT during the last three games). (via Miami Heat): Ira Winderman: “Duncan steps in a starter. What he’s done in the last two maybe…
[ad_1] Washington Wizards small forward Deni Avdija explained how he generates his offense from defending and rebounding after Wednesday’s 133-126 road loss vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (43 points/15 rebounds/3 assists/1 block/13-24 FG/6-10 3-PT/11-13 FT/+14 +/-). *43 points, 13 made field goals, 6 made threes, and 11 made free throws were all career-highs* (via Washington…
[ad_1] Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save Dan Quinn, a defensive coordinator and former head coach with a middling record who once found himself in a Super Bowl, is reportedly getting a second interview for the Washington Commanders’ head coaching position. He’ll sit down with Josh Harris, the new owner, and…
[ad_1] (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Over the last five seasons, the San Francisco 49ers, when healthy, have been one of the very best teams in the NFL. They have reached the NFC Championship Game in three of the last four seasons, and they have done so on the strength of an outstanding defense….
[ad_1] (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) After losing to the Los Angeles Rams on the road at SoFi Stadium on Thursday night, the New Orleans Saints may be seeing their hopes of clinching a playoff spot disappear, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers now having the ideal opportunity to take the lead in the…
[ad_1] Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Washington Commanders’ big bets on offense have gone bust. It’s hard to untangle exactly why the unit has been so bad over the past four games — how much blame to give offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy vs. quarterback Sam Howell…
[ad_1] Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save The Washington Commanders (4-8) won’t catch any breaks after losing three in a row and firing defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio and defensive backs coach Brent Vieselmeyer. Coach Ron Rivera’s first game since 2019 as a defensive play caller will come against a team…
[ad_1] Dak Prescott continues to play his best football as he led the Dallas Cowboys to a 45-10 victory on Thanksgiving against the Washington Commanders. On Thursday, Prescott was 22-of-32 on pass attempts for 331 yards and four touchdowns. Prescott also has 10 career games with four touchdown passes, tying him with Tony Romo for…
