Atlanta Hawks: Can Paul Millsap Keep Making Three-Pointers?

Team Spacing

The Hawks played the majority of last season with a “five out” strategy. With Al Horford injured, Pero Antic stepped into the starter’s role, and with Millsap’s improved shooting, all of a sudden they had a lineup filled with shooters. This led to an incredibly fluid offense, which made them particularly hard to guard. With the Hawks ranking second in the NBA in assists, good ball movement meant there was a good shot available for someone more often than not.

Although Horford’s absence may have helped Millsap’s prolific season by pushing a greater three-point emphasis upon the team, the Dominican’s return should make things easier for him. In Horford’s absence, Millsap became the team’s primary scoring option. This season, with Horford back, and opponents’ respect for Kyle Korver and Jeff Teague always growing, you’d expect Millsap to get a little more freedom to shoot from deep.