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AJC: Thunder at Drew says Hinrich 'infectious' on D


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In three games with Hinrich, the Hawks have allowed 252 points in 268 possessions, or .94 points per possession. For the season, Atlanta has allowed 1.03 points per possession.

Lots and lots of caveats apply here–small sample size with no elite offensive opponents, Hinrich doesn’t defend all five position, and he was only on the court for 145 possessions for the first two games (the data hasn’t updated with the Chicago game). But I keep asking Hawks players and L.D. about what’s been the difference, and they keep coming back to Hinrich.

“The main factor is we have done a good job at the point of the ball,” Drew said. “With Kirk playing the ball he’s been known to be a pesky defender. He’s come in and he’s really done a really good job defending the ball. I was very impressed particularly in our game against Chicago just how he defended Rose and just kept him in front of him. Rose got a away a couple times and got to the basket but overall collectively thought we did a good …



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