CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Thunder coach Billy Donovan feels you can never completely take away a team’s willingness to shoot the 3-pointer. So, just as important is contesting the shot.
Another way of looking at it: If the Thunder isn't going to make its 3-point shots, it better stop the other team.
The Hornets entered Thursday’s game averaging 34.5 3-point attempts per game, sixth in the NBA.
“The biggest thing in that is you try to take away rhythm and you try to be disciplined,” Donovan said. “Just running through the air, running past a guy doesn’t necessarily help.