Yesterday, I explained that there were five stats that we should be keeping track of throughout the year that will tell the story of how the Spurs season plays out. We’ve already covered the importance three-point shooting and attempts will play in this squad’s success (be sure to check it out if you haven’t), and today’s stat is:
Passes per game
For a team to increase both its three-point attempts and percentage, nothing helps more than passing. As noted before, the Spurs are talking a lot about their pace of play, and it’s a known fact that the ball travels faster than a defender.