SL Benfica
Opponent Game Plan - SLB
Game Plan in 4 Keys
- Top perimeter threats: J. Silva, G. Crandall, B. Gomes
- Primary scoring area: Restricted Area
- Take away: early paint touches and direct rim pressure
- Live with: contested volume from K. McEwen, A. Broussard
Overview
Most-Used Player
A. Broussard (25.5 mpg)
Primary Scorer
J. Sueing (13.4 ppg)
Top 3PT Threat
J. Silva (37.7%)
Preferred Team Scoring Area
Restricted Area (347 L)
Most-Used Lineup
A. Broussard | A. Dziewa | G. Crandall | J. Sueing | M. Romdhane
Best-Performing Lineup
A. Broussard | D. Relvao | G. Crandall | J. Sueing | M. Romdhane
Scouting Notes
Offense
- A. Broussard is their primary scoring option (12.9 ppg).
- A. Broussard creates with the ball and organizes the offense.
Perimeter Shooting
- Priority closeouts vs. J. Silva, G. Crandall, B. Gomes, D. Gameiro because of their 3-point volume and efficiency.
- K. McEwen, A. Broussard, J. Sueing, A. Dziewa generate high 3-point volume, but the efficiency is manageable.
Finishing Areas
- Their highest-volume team zone is Restricted Area.
- Players such as R. Yussuf, A. Broussard, A. Dziewa, G. Crandall, J. Silva, D. Gameiro, K. McEwen, M. Romdhane look to finish in their preferred areas.
Defensive Emphasis
- Controlling the perimeter shooting of J. Silva, G. Crandall, B. Gomes, D. Gameiro is a primary focus.
- Protect Restricted Area because of their collective shot volume there.
Key Players
| Player | Mpg | Ppg | 3PA | 3P% | Main Area | Role | Defensive Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
? A. Broussard | 25.5 | 12.9 | 41 | 26.8% | Restricted Area | primary handler | Wall off paint |
? G. Crandall | 24.4 | 11.4 | 56 | 33.9% | Above the Break 3 | primary handler | Gap and recover |
? A. Dziewa | 22.1 | 11.5 | 31 | 22.6% | Restricted Area | paint finisher | Wall off paint |
? M. Romdhane | 22.6 | 9.4 | 26 | 34.6% | Restricted Area | spot-up shooter | Wall off paint |
? K. McEwen | 21.0 | 9.4 | 55 | 30.9% | Above the Break 3 | bench spacer | Gap and recover |
? D. Gameiro | 18.5 | 10.1 | 42 | 40.5% | Above the Break 3 | primary handler | Top closeout |
Primary Shooting Threats
| Player | Threat Profile | 3PA | 3P% | 3PA Rate | Preferred Area | Defensive Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
? J. Silva | Closeout | Preferred Area | 61 | 37.7% | 82.4% | Above the Break 3 | No-help closeout |
? G. Crandall | Closeout | Preferred Area | 56 | 33.9% | 49.1% | Above the Break 3 | Top closeout |
? B. Gomes | Closeout | 51 | 37.3% | 68.0% | Above the Break 3 | Top closeout |
? D. Gameiro | Closeout | Preferred Area | 42 | 40.5% | 51.2% | Above the Break 3 | Top closeout |
? K. McEwen | Volume 3PT | Preferred Area | 55 | 30.9% | 62.5% | Above the Break 3 | Live with volume |
? A. Broussard | Volume 3PT | Preferred Area | 41 | 26.8% | 24.1% | Restricted Area | Wall off paint |
? J. Sueing | Volume 3PT | 33 | 27.3% | 36.3% | Restricted Area | Wall off paint |
? A. Dziewa | Volume 3PT | Preferred Area | 31 | 22.6% | 28.7% | Restricted Area | Wall off paint |
? R. Yussuf | Preferred Area | 0 | Restricted Area | Wall off paint | ||
? M. Romdhane | Preferred Area | 0 | Restricted Area | Wall off paint |
Priority Closeouts
| Player | 3PA | 3P% | 3PA Rate | Pts/Shot | Defensive Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
? J. Silva | 61 | 37.7% | 82.4% | 1.1 | Gap and recover |
? G. Crandall | 56 | 33.9% | 49.1% | 1.1 | Gap and recover |
? B. Gomes | 51 | 37.3% | 68.0% | 1.1 | Gap and recover |
? D. Gameiro | 42 | 40.5% | 51.2% | 1.2 | Gap and recover |
Volume, Lower Efficiency
| Player | 3PA | 3P% | Pts/Shot | Defensive Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
? K. McEwen | 55 | 30.9% | 1.0 | Gap and recover |
? A. Broussard | 41 | 26.8% | 1.0 | Wall off paint |
? J. Sueing | 33 | 27.3% | 1.2 | Wall off paint |
? A. Dziewa | 31 | 22.6% | 1.1 | Wall off paint |
Preferred Scoring Areas
| Player | Area | Zone Share | FG% | Pts/Shot | Defensive Cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
? R. Yussuf | Restricted Area | 67.5% | 67.9% | 1.4 | Wall off paint |
? A. Broussard | Restricted Area | 32.4% | 65.5% | 1.3 | Wall off paint |
? A. Dziewa | Restricted Area | 50.0% | 63.0% | 1.3 | Wall off paint |
? G. Crandall | Above the Break 3 | 44.7% | 35.3% | 1.1 | Gap and recover |
? J. Silva | Above the Break 3 | 54.1% | 37.5% | 1.1 | Gap and recover |
? D. Gameiro | Above the Break 3 | 45.1% | 37.8% | 1.1 | Gap and recover |
? K. McEwen | Above the Break 3 | 42.0% | 21.6% | 0.6 | Gap and recover |
? M. Romdhane | Restricted Area | 42.4% | 80.6% | 1.6 | Wall off paint |
Team Shot Map Summary
| Area | Attempts | FG% | Pts/Shot | Zone Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Area | 347.0 | 68.9% | 1.4 | 32.1% |
| Above the Break 3 | 296.0 | 32.8% | 1.0 | 27.4% |
| Paint Non-RA | 216.0 | 52.8% | 1.1 | 20.0% |
| Mid-Range | 89.0 | 33.7% | 0.7 | 8.2% |
| Corner 3 Right | 68.0 | 41.2% | 1.2 | 6.3% |
Lineups to Recognize
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Duos / Trios to Recognize
| Type | Category | Players | Minutes | Pts For/40 | Pts Allowed/40 | Net/40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| duo | Most used | A. Broussard | G. Crandall | 252.7 | 97.8 | 78.0 | 19.8 |
| trio | Most used | A. Broussard | G. Crandall | M. Romdhane | 136.0 | 95.6 | 70.0 | 25.6 |
| trio | Best defense | A. Broussard | M. Romdhane | R. Yussuf | 53.1 | 82.8 | 58.0 | 24.8 |
Scout Team Emphasis
Matchups to rehearse
J. Silva, G. Crandall, B. Gomes
Paint help rule
Show bodies early and finish possessions at the rim
Closeout discipline
Do not over-help off J. Silva