Washington Wizards 3 Takeaways: Wizards Close Out Memphis Grizzlies In Bizarre Finish
By Ben Mehic
2) Otto is lights out
To the casual fan – and probably some who even watch or cover the Washington Wizards – Bradley Beal is considered the best 3-point shooter in the district.
He’s earned that reputation, having become one of the franchise leaders in 3-point shooting.
But this season, Porter has led the Wizards in 3-point shooting percentage (it’s important to note that he attempts about three less than Beal per game, so that can skew the average).
He’s become one of the league’s most efficient low-usage players.
Against the Grizzlies, Porter knocked down four 3-point shots in the first quarter and set the tone for the Wizards offensively.
He’s firing away from deep with no hesitation, which is something he struggled with early in his NBA career.
More importantly, in the fourth quarter, Porter made a 3-point shot late to extend the Wizards’ lead and essentially seal the victory (before the breakdown with seconds remaining).
Porter made a career-high six three point shots on Wednesday. He scored 25 points on 9 of 12 shooting from the field. Porter had 17 points at halftime.
Given how often both Wall and Beal shoot, it’s going to be difficult to expand Porter’s role offensively, but Scott Brooks has to find a way to get him more looks from deep. He’s never been more confident and his percentages reflect it.