<![CDATA[Attack the Rack]]>Tue, 01 Dec 2020 07:51:30 +0000Captivate.fmjhoov87@gmail.com (Josh Hoover)https://artwork.captivate.fm/a703ac8c-fe70-45c4-96bc-a80fa0e136c2/Attack-the-Rack-Logo.jpgAttack the RackJosh Hooverjhoov87@gmail.comJosh HooverWe live in Seattle home of the Sonics heist. While still NBA fans our loyalties are divided across the league. Not liking traditional fantasy basketball, we started our own league. Where we draft teams not players. Eric (Bubbs), Derek (Dichiro), Trevor, John Finn, Bryon and myself, Josh Hoover each draft 5 teams. We draft 3 times a year: beginning of the year, middle of the year and top 4 draft for the playoffs. The name of the podcast is Attack the Rack because people are losing sight of the importance of scoring at the rim. So much focus on the 3 and the best players who take and make a lot of really tough shots, but at the end of the day the most valuable part of the 3 is it pulls out the defense to open up the lane so you can ATTACK THE RACK!https://attack-the-rack.captivate.fmnoepisodicYesHow shot selection has changed over the last 5 years; Top Defensive Teams Part 2How shot selection has changed over the last 5 years; Top Defensive Teams Part 2With scoring up almost 10% in the last 5 years I dive in and take a look at how shot selection has changed over that time. I also look at if the increased scoring due to more efficient shoots or just more shots. Then we wrap up our look at the top defenses in the league and how they are doing it. Where do the top defensive teams excel: Transition D or 2nd Chance Points? From where are the best defensive teams giving up the most shots? Points per attempt from the 4 areas on the floor: Restricted&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.26 Corner&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.16 ATB3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.05 Other&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0.80 Make sure to rate 5 STARS and subscribe With scoring up almost 10% in the last 5 years I dive in and take a look at how shot selection has changed over that time. I also look at if the increased scoring due to more efficient shoots or just more shots.

Then we wrap up our look at the top defenses in the league and how they are doing it. Where do the top defensive teams excel: Transition D or 2nd Chance Points?

From where are the best defensive teams giving up the most shots?

Points per attempt from the 4 areas on the floor:

Restricted          1.26

Corner                 1.16

ATB3                     1.05

Other                   0.80

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]]>49420e34-085c-4e5a-86cc-6c66d3ea977cWed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -070022:49nofullWith scoring up almost 10% in the last 5 years I dive in and take a look at how shot selection has changed over that time. I also look at if the increased scoring due to more efficient shoots or just more shots. Then we wrap up our look at the top defenses in the league and how they are doing it. Where do the top defensive teams excel: Transition D or 2nd Chance Points? From where are the best defensive teams giving up the most shots? Points per attempt from the 4 areas on the floor: Restricted 1.26 Corner 1.16 ATB3 1.05 Other 0.80 Make sure to rate 5 STARS and subscribeJosh HooverTop Defenses in the league at the All Star Break - Bucks, Raptors and CelticsTop Defenses in the league at the All Star Break - Bucks, Raptors and CelticsThis week we go through the top defenses in the league heading into the all start break. There are some surprising similarities that also carry over into some of the teams we will be going over in the next episode: Lakers, Clippers and 76'ers. 0:00 Hierarchy of shot locations and other factors affecting shooting 8:05 Milwaukee Bucks #1 Defense 13:20 Toronto Raptors #2 Defense 18:10 Boston Celtics #3 Defense Make sure to subscribe as episodes come out at different times! This week we go through the top defenses in the league heading into the all start break. There are some surprising similarities that also carry over into some of the teams we will be going over in the next episode: Lakers, Clippers and 76'ers.

0:00 Hierarchy of shot locations and other factors affecting shooting

8:05 Milwaukee Bucks #1 Defense

13:20 Toronto Raptors #2 Defense

18:10 Boston Celtics #3 Defense

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]]>5ee9ef85-2450-48b2-91fa-aa790128b93eMon, 24 Feb 2020 03:30:00 -070022:18nofullThis week we go through the top defenses in the league heading into the all start break. There are some surprising similarities that also carry over into some of the teams we will be going over in the next episode: Lakers, Clippers and 76'ers. 0:00 Hierarchy of shot locations and other factors affecting shooting 8:05 Milwaukee Bucks #1 Defense 13:20 Toronto Raptors #2 Defense 18:10 Boston Celtics #3 Defense Make sure to subscribe as episodes come out at different times!Josh HooverTrade Deadline RecapTrade Deadline Recap0:45GSW/Min Wiggins for Russell 12:50 76’ers get Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III 16:20 Houston uses 4 teams and 12 players and FRP to get Covington 26:00 Atlanta and Minnesota set up their futures 36:45 Iggy to the Heat and Memphis pick up Winslow 43:55 Marcus Morris to the Clippers 51:25 Drummond to the Cavaliers 57:30 Winners and Losers and biggest disappointments 0:45GSW/Min Wiggins for Russell

12:50 76’ers get Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III

16:20 Houston uses 4 teams and 12 players and FRP to get Covington

26:00 Atlanta and Minnesota set up their futures

36:45 Iggy to the Heat and Memphis pick up Winslow

43:55 Marcus Morris to the Clippers

51:25 Drummond to the Cavaliers

57:30 Winners and Losers and biggest disappointments

]]>0c61929c-9f42-42ab-b261-f85aaef5c4b3Sun, 09 Feb 2020 20:00:00 -070001:06:41nofull1140:45GSW/Min Wiggins for Russell 12:50 76’ers get Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III 16:20 Houston uses 4 teams and 12 players and FRP to get Covington 26:00 Atlanta and Minnesota set up their futures 36:45 Iggy to the Heat and Memphis pick up Winslow 43:55 Marcus Morris to the Clippers 51:25 Drummond to the Cavaliers 57:30 Winners and Losers and biggest disappointmentsJosh HooverPlayoff Picture Preview and Finals PicksPlayoff Picture Preview and Finals PicksBe sure to subscribe and give a 5 Star Rating! Actually do it! It really helps! Thanks! Be sure to subscribe and give a 5 Star Rating!

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]]>0eb084ab-4fe2-48d5-a502-6228840c04ebWed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -070030:39nofull112Be sure to subscribe and give a 5 Star Rating! Actually do it! It really helps! Thanks!Josh HooverZion Williamson Debut Reaction - Ingram gotta go???Zion Williamson Debut Reaction - Ingram gotta go???Zion Debut! Rate 5 stars! Make sure you do it! Subscribe! Thanks! Zion Debut!

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]]>f9c372fd-3f3c-4a59-b0b8-38d0b853eac1Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -070009:38nofull113Zion Debut! Rate 5 stars! Make sure you do it! Subscribe! Thanks!Josh HooverWe Draft all 30 Teams for he 2nd Half of the SeasonWe Draft all 30 Teams for he 2nd Half of the SeasonEach player gets one keeper from the 1st half draft. Whichever round that team was drafted in is the draft pick you lose. Listen in as we draft who we think will win the most games in the 2nd 41 games of the 2020 season. Make sure to subscribe and rate 5 stars! Each player gets one keeper from the 1st half draft. Whichever round that team was drafted in is the draft pick you lose. Listen in as we draft who we think will win the most games in the 2nd 41 games of the 2020 season. Make sure to subscribe and rate 5 stars!

]]>104cd0e2-3b31-4fc1-bc07-8fabb7d9dd74Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -070042:36yesfull111Each player gets one keeper from the 1st half draft. Whichever round that team was drafted in is the draft pick you lose. Listen in as we draft who we think will win the most games in the 2nd 41 games of the 2020 season. Make sure to subscribe and rate 5 stars!Josh HooverBox Scores breakdown for NBA games on Jan 9 2020Box Scores breakdown for NBA games on Jan 9 2020We go start with the Eastern Conference heavy weight showdown between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76'ers. Then we turn to an exciting Central Division OT thriller featuring the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons. Up north we have a pair of under-performing Northwest Division teams jockeying to be the team that jumps into the playoff race. Capping off the night we have Russell Westbrook returning to OKC in an emotionally charge game that did not disappoint. (BOS@PHI 0:25; CLE@DET 6:45; POR@MIN 15:00; HOU@OKC 23:25) We go start with the Eastern Conference heavy weight showdown between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76'ers. Then we turn to an exciting Central Division OT thriller featuring the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons. Up north we have a pair of under-performing Northwest Division teams jockeying to be the team that jumps into the playoff race. Capping off the night we have Russell Westbrook returning to OKC in an emotionally charge game that did not disappoint.

(BOS@PHI 0:25; CLE@DET 6:45; POR@MIN 15:00; HOU@OKC 23:25)

]]>6e4c07e8-ee38-4c47-8d97-9d94c6e531fdFri, 10 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -070029:19nofull110We go start with the Eastern Conference heavy weight showdown between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76'ers. Then we turn to an exciting Central Division OT thriller featuring the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons. Up north we have a pair of under-performing Northwest Division teams jockeying to be the team that jumps into the playoff race. Capping off the night we have Russell Westbrook returning to OKC in an emotionally charge game that did not disappoint. (BOS@PHI 0:25; CLE@DET 6:45; POR@MIN 15:00; HOU@OKC 23:25)Josh HooverTrevor comes on to catch up on the Rockets, Thunder, Heat, Suns and BullsTrevor comes on to catch up on the Rockets, Thunder, Heat, Suns and BullsTrevor and I talk about the top teams in the NBA and some of the best moments of games this past week. We run through the numbers and rosters of the five teams I drafted in our fantasy league. We draft 3 times. Before the season, middle of the season and play offs. Winner takes all. We each draft 5 teams 6 guys 30 teams. Most wins is the goal. (Houston Rockets 4:35, OKC Thunder 18:30, Miami Heat 31:20, Phoenix Suns 43:25, Bulls 59:30) Trevor and I talk about the top teams in the NBA and some of the best moments of games this past week. We run through the numbers and rosters of the five teams I drafted in our fantasy league.

We draft 3 times. Before the season, middle of the season and play offs. Winner takes all. We each draft 5 teams 6 guys 30 teams. Most wins is the goal.

(Houston Rockets 4:35, OKC Thunder 18:30, Miami Heat 31:20, Phoenix Suns 43:25, Bulls 59:30)

]]>737ba612-95a8-4b8b-a81d-5fbb6f309546Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -070001:20:19nofull19Trevor and I talk about the top teams in the NBA and some of the best moments of games this past week. We run through the numbers and rosters of the five teams I drafted in our fantasy league. We draft 3 times. Before the season, middle of the season and play offs. Winner takes all. We each draft 5 teams 6 guys 30 teams. Most wins is the goal. (Houston Rockets 4:35, OKC Thunder 18:30, Miami Heat 31:20, Phoenix Suns 43:25, Bulls 59:30)Josh HooverContenders in the East and West, Finals and MVP picksContenders in the East and West, Finals and MVP picksDerek comes on to catch up on his 5 teams in our fantasy league. We did a draft for the first 41 games of the year. Total wins is the goal. We will draft again for the 2nd 41 games of the year. Top 4 teams go to the playoffs where the number 1 seed sets the draft order. Derek comes on to catch up on his 5 teams in our fantasy league. We did a draft for the first 41 games of the year. Total wins is the goal. We will draft again for the 2nd 41 games of the year. Top 4 teams go to the playoffs where the number 1 seed sets the draft order.

]]>113d121a-bcfa-4dc2-887c-3e948f5ac53bMon, 09 Dec 2019 01:15:00 -070033:28nofull18Derek comes on to catch up on his 5 teams in our fantasy league. We did a draft for the first 41 games of the year. Total wins is the goal. We will draft again for the 2nd 41 games of the year. Top 4 teams go to the playoffs where the number 1 seed sets the draft order.Josh HooverDerek Severson - Nuggets, Jazz, Pistons, Magic, KnicksDerek Severson - Nuggets, Jazz, Pistons, Magic, KnicksDerek comes on to catch up on his 5 teams in our fantasy league. We did a draft for the first 41 games of the year. Total wins is the goal. We will draft again for the 2nd 41 games of the year. Top 4 teams go to the playoffs where the number 1 seed sets the draft order. Nuggets 5:30 Jazz 18:30 Pistons 33:15 Magic 46:55 Knicks 56:00 Make sure to rate 5 stars and subscribe! Derek comes on to catch up on his 5 teams in our fantasy league. We did a draft for the first 41 games of the year. Total wins is the goal. We will draft again for the 2nd 41 games of the year. Top 4 teams go to the playoffs where the number 1 seed sets the draft order.

Nuggets 5:30

Jazz 18:30

Pistons 33:15

Magic 46:55

Knicks 56:00

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]]>65f977db-f658-42ba-be37-18234a5c5a9eSat, 07 Dec 2019 09:15:00 -070001:07:47nofull17Derek comes on to catch up on his 5 teams in our fantasy league. We did a draft for the first 41 games of the year. Total wins is the goal. We will draft again for the 2nd 41 games of the year. Top 4 teams go to the playoffs where the number 1 seed sets the draft order. Nuggets 5:30 Jazz 18:30 Pistons 33:15 Magic 46:55 Knicks 56:00 Make sure to rate 5 stars and subscribe!Josh HooverFantasy League Explained, Shot Selection, 3's vs At the Rack, Value of Assists, Perimeter vs Interior DefenseFantasy League Explained, Shot Selection, 3's vs At the Rack, Value of Assists, Perimeter vs Interior DefenseWe did a draft for the first 41 games of the year. Total wins is the goal. We will draft again for the 2nd 41 games of the year. Top 4 teams go to the playoffs where the number 1 seed sets the draft order. In this episode I walk through our fantasy league format as well as the tweaks the NBA made this year and the changes they are proposing for the future: play in tournament, in season tournament and shortening the schedule. We also go through shot selection and dip our toes into some of the numbers surrounding 3's. Are 3's really the key to a dominant offense? 3:35 Coaches challenge, offensive fouls, traveling, load management and proposed tournaments 9:00 Fantasy Playoff format 11:30 Shot selection 18:00 Value of assists 19:35 At the Rack vs 3's 25:50 Perimeter defense vs rim protection We did a draft for the first 41 games of the year. Total wins is the goal. We will draft again for the 2nd 41 games of the year. Top 4 teams go to the playoffs where the number 1 seed sets the draft order.

In this episode I walk through our fantasy league format as well as the tweaks the NBA made this year and the changes they are proposing for the future: play in tournament, in season tournament and shortening the schedule.

We also go through shot selection and dip our toes into some of the numbers surrounding 3's. Are 3's really the key to a dominant offense?

3:35 Coaches challenge, offensive fouls, traveling, load management and proposed tournaments

9:00 Fantasy Playoff format

11:30 Shot selection

18:00 Value of assists

19:35 At the Rack vs 3's

25:50 Perimeter defense vs rim protection

]]>f4c735d1-1aa4-47bb-b36e-12b36276fa8bThu, 28 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -070028:56nofull16We did a draft for the first 41 games of the year. Total wins is the goal. We will draft again for the 2nd 41 games of the year. Top 4 teams go to the playoffs where the number 1 seed sets the draft order. In this episode I walk through our fantasy league format as well as the tweaks the NBA made this year and the changes they are proposing for the future: play in tournament, in season tournament and shortening the schedule. We also go through shot selection and dip our toes into some of the numbers surrounding 3's. Are 3's really the key to a dominant offense? 3:35 Coaches challenge, offensive fouls, traveling, load management and proposed tournaments 9:00 Fantasy Playoff format 11:30 Shot selection 18:00 Value of assists 19:35 At the Rack vs 3's 25:50 Perimeter defense vs rim protectionJosh HooverEric Vander Pol and Paul Graves - Bucks, Trail Blazers, Pacers, Hawks, KingsEric Vander Pol and Paul Graves - Bucks, Trail Blazers, Pacers, Hawks, KingsEric comes on to catch up on his 5 teams in our fantasy league. We did a draft for the first 41 games of the year. Total wins is the goal. We will draft again for the 2nd 41 games of the year. Top 4 teams go to the playoffs where the number 1 seed sets the draft order. Bucks 1:00 Trail Blazers 11:45 Pacers 25:00 Hawks 34:25 Kings 51:30 Eric comes on to catch up on his 5 teams in our fantasy league. We did a draft for the first 41 games of the year. Total wins is the goal. We will draft again for the 2nd 41 games of the year. Top 4 teams go to the playoffs where the number 1 seed sets the draft order.

Bucks 1:00

Trail Blazers 11:45

Pacers 25:00

Hawks 34:25

Kings 51:30

]]>7bce5abf-ba2c-4df8-97cf-4852ce00a22bFri, 22 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -070001:14:45nofull15Eric comes on to catch up on his 5 teams in our fantasy league. We did a draft for the first 41 games of the year. Total wins is the goal. We will draft again for the 2nd 41 games of the year. Top 4 teams go to the playoffs where the number 1 seed sets the draft order. Bucks 1:00 Trail Blazers 11:45 Pacers 25:00 Hawks 34:25 Kings 51:30Josh HooverJohn Finn - Lakers, Mavericks, Pelicans, Timberwolves, HornetsJohn Finn - Lakers, Mavericks, Pelicans, Timberwolves, HornetsFinn comes on to catch up on his 5 teams in our fantasy league. 10:55 Lakers 20:50 Mavericks 38:40 Pelicans 47:25 Timberwolves 56:25 Hornets Finn comes on to catch up on his 5 teams in our fantasy league.

10:55 Lakers

20:50 Mavericks

38:40 Pelicans

47:25 Timberwolves

56:25 Hornets

]]>fe41254d-a95f-4d0b-8b82-c5f61fe2b3e5Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -070001:08:23nofull14Finn comes on to catch up on his 5 teams in our fantasy league. 10:55 Lakers 20:50 Mavericks 38:40 Pelicans 47:25 Timberwolves 56:25 HornetsJosh HooverBryon - West/East Contenders, 76ers, Celtics, Raptors, Spurs, CavaliersBryon - West/East Contenders, 76ers, Celtics, Raptors, Spurs, CavaliersUpcoming Nationally Televised Games 2:15 West Contenders 22:25 East Contenders 33:40 Introducing Bryon 46:00 Philadelphia 76ers 50:00 Boston Celtics 1:02:30 Toronto Raptors 1:12:25 San Antonio Spurs 1:19:55 Cleveland Cavaliers 1:29:35 Upcoming Nationally Televised Games 2:15

West Contenders 22:25

East Contenders 33:40

Introducing Bryon 46:00

Philadelphia 76ers 50:00

Boston Celtics 1:02:30

Toronto Raptors 1:12:25

San Antonio Spurs 1:19:55

Cleveland Cavaliers 1:29:35

]]>73e7391c-dce0-4a2f-8b1e-36f827ba3f7dFri, 08 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -070001:37:55nofull13Upcoming Nationally Televised Games 2:15 West Contenders 22:25 East Contenders 33:40 Introducing Bryon 46:00 Philadelphia 76ers 50:00 Boston Celtics 1:02:30 Toronto Raptors 1:12:25 San Antonio Spurs 1:19:55 Cleveland Cavaliers 1:29:35Josh HooverTrevor - Clippers, Nets, Warriors, Wizards, GrizzliesTrevor - Clippers, Nets, Warriors, Wizards, GrizzliesFind me @theRackNBA Find me @theRackNBA

]]>0eb615f5-aaa4-4aef-8393-0ab2dcd8cb3fThu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -070001:12:01nofull12Find me @theRackNBAJosh HooverThe DraftThe DraftTrevor is calling in from Wisconsin and we had some issues with the sound quality. That should be fixed moving forward. Find me on twitter @theRackNBA Trevor is calling in from Wisconsin and we had some issues with the sound quality. That should be fixed moving forward.

Find me on twitter @theRackNBA

]]>7d514070-2237-47f1-a2dc-28b23b2e22fbSun, 27 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -070034:30nofull1Trevor is calling in from Wisconsin and we had some issues with the sound quality. That should be fixed moving forward. Find me on twitter @theRackNBAJosh Hoover