The Blazers are shooting 44% from the field (23rd in the league) and 36% from distance (near the league average).  We’re scoring 95.3 points per game, 23rd in the league.   Yes, we play at a slow pace, but last year we managed to score 99.4 at an equally slow pace, while shooting 46.5% from the field and 38% from 3.

On the other hand, we’re allowing a league-best 88.1 points per.  This is not just a function of our slow pace: we’re also holding opponents to a league-best 41% shooting (although we don’t force many turnovers).

How do we explain these changes?

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