What Changed In Playoffs

hoopseng posted 5/21/2008 from www.nbastuffer.com [flag]

Pace went dramatically down (-3.36 fewer possessions) except Toronto and San Antonio. League average offensive efficiency declined to 2.86 points per 100 possessions. Only New Orleans and Lakers are attacking better than the regular season. What's more, only Lakers are shooting better in the playoffs. [link]

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