Dwight Howard’s 24 rebounds against the Hawks Wednesday night, March the 24th, is the strongest example of why Atlanta still has a piece missing in order for them to go on their pursuit for a championship. God bless Al Horford. He is a great player, a warrior but every time he faces a stud Center, it gets evident that he’s undersized. At 6’10, Horford isn’t as tall as most of the Centers on the NBA and that’s a factor on defense.
Atlanta ranks 20th on the NBA in rebound rate, even worst, 24th on the league in defensive rebound rate. Statement of the year: Rebounds are important. By definition, rebound is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed FG or FT. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part of the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made. Basically, rebound is a crucial part of the game because it enables the team to get an extra possession or avoid that the opposing team to do so.
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