Tracking 40, Week 1: Suns enter the “Bud Zone” with increased three-point volume
Phoenix Suns' three-point shooting has seen a significant increase under the guidance of head coach Monty Williams
The Suns ranked 29th in three-point attempts per game last season, but are now in 12th place
The Phoenix Suns are off to a 4-0 start this season, with an impressive offensive performance that has seen them enter the "Bud Zone" in terms of three-point shooting.
Under the guidance of head coach Monty Williams, the Suns have increased their three-point volume significantly, ranking 12th in three-point attempts per game this season after finishing 29th in that category last season.
The Suns' increased three-point shooting has been a major factor in their offensive success this season, as they are currently ranked fourth in the NBA in offensive rating.
Devin Booker and Mikal Bridges have been the primary beneficiaries of the Suns' increased three-point shooting
Devin Booker and Mikal Bridges have been the primary beneficiaries of the Suns' increased three-point shooting, as both players have seen their three-point attempts and percentages increase this season.
Booker is averaging 7.5 three-point attempts per game this season, up from 6.3 last season, and is shooting 40.7% from three-point range, up from 38.3% last season.
Bridges is averaging 6.0 three-point attempts per game this season, up from 4.7 last season, and is shooting 37.5% from three-point range, up from 36.1% last season.
The Suns' increased three-point shooting is a sign of their offensive evolution under Monty Williams
The Suns' increased three-point shooting is a sign of their offensive evolution under Monty Williams, who has emphasized the importance of spacing and ball movement in his system.
The Suns are now one of the most three-point reliant teams in the NBA, and their success this season is a testament to the effectiveness of their new offensive approach.