Derek
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Because the 3PA in other games are at a much lower volume and are typically not within the offense. Their offense has basically been a lay-up line in most games this season, so the only non-Kispert 3PA are usually end-of-clock shots.Definitely better than if it was the other way around...but...is there any way to explain why he's been more accurate from 3 in close games, other than it's a total fluke? Not opposed to counting his confidence and leadership in his top-5-pick argument, but I don't think his shooting will actually be more accurate on average in closer games against better competition.
We've all been around the game enough to know that the role players are typically the ones who get pumped up numbers in the blowouts while the top players have their stat lines suffer. In the tighter games, when the role players get shut down, it's the top guys like Suggs who step up and show who they are.
It just so happens that Suggs is in an unprecedented situation at Gonzaga. Last night was just the second time Gonzaga won a game by less than 10 points. I repeat, LAST NIGHT WAS JUST THE SECOND TIME GONZAGA WON A GAME BY LESS THAN 10 POINTS!!!