In the NBA this season, teams are averaging more three-point attempts (24.0) and three-point makes (8.5) per game than ever before in league history. The long range shot has become an increasingly important offensive weapon in any team’s arsenal. This has naturally lead to teams placing more credence in defending the three-pointer. Outscoring your opponent from three is an effective marker to indicate success. This season, fifteen teams have a positive differential for threes made and twelve of them are in the playoffs.
Ironically the Toronto Raptors are one of the four playoff teams who have surrendered more three-point field goals than they have made.