Houston Lightning
26-57 (31.3%)
REBUILDING
Win Rank
29/36
PPG Scored
110.9
PPG Allowed
115.2
Pt Diff
-4.3
Trend
IMPROVING
Scouting Radar
Key Personnel
| Name | Pos | Age | CA | Impact | MPG | TS% | Off Arch | Def Arch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eckhard Schneiders
|
Big | 23 | 3.0 | 38 | 29.7 | 59.3% | Post Scorer | Anchor Big |
Erickson Wirth
|
Wing | 24 | 3.5 | 38 | 27.4 | 55.7% | Stationary Shooter | Wing Stopper |
Kyler Amundson
|
Wing | 25 | 3.5 | 48 | 26.3 | 52.9% | Secondary Creator | Wing Stopper |
Mustapha Efianayi
|
Wing | 30 | 4.0 | 52 | 26.7 | 55.9% | Secondary Creator | Wing Stopper |
Paris Salas
|
Big | 27 | 3.5 | 54 | 24.9 | 62.9% | Roll-and-Cut Big | Anchor Big |
Keyon McCoy
|
Guard | 26 | 3.5 | 55 | 24.7 | 55.9% | Shot Creator | Point Of Attack |
Jadakiss Hollywood
|
Big | 20 | 2.0 | 40 | 22.0 | 56.3% | Roll-and-Cut Big | Anchor Big |
Rick Callison
|
Guard | 22 | 1.5 | 28 | 18.5 | 49.1% | Shot Creator | Point Of Attack |
Offensive Profile
Balanced poor spacing (exploitable)
System Proficiency
Balanced 20.0
Morey Ball 6.4
Pace & Space 3.3
Seven Seconds 2.5
Inside Shooting
15.8
-1.1
3PT Shooting
14.5
-0.0
Pick & Roll Execution
11.5
-1.2
Spacing
9.7
-1.7
Passing
11.8
-2.4
Ball Handling
10.1
-2.8
Self-Creation
12.9
-1.5
Finishing
15.1
+0.0
Shoot Off Dribble
9.0
-0.9
Gravity
11.8
-1.9
Primary Scoring Options
Mustapha Efianayi
16.8 PPG | 27.2% USG | 55.9% TS | 35.8% 3P
Eckhard Schneiders
16.7 PPG | 23.1% USG | 59.3% TS | 0.0% 3P
Keyon McCoy
16.1 PPG | 28.6% USG | 55.9% TS | 37.2% 3P
Key Tendencies
Driving frequency:
9%
Defensive Profile
115.2 (rank 29/36)
Help Defense
14.3
-0.2
Off-Ball Defense
11.9
-2.1
On-Ball Perimeter Defense
12.3
-0.4
Rim Protection
10.2
-0.7
Defensive Rebounding
13.3
+0.4
Post Defense
12.3
+0.7
Stealing
12.2
-1.4
Defensive Archetypes
Wing Stopper x3
Anchor Big x3
Point Of Attack x2
Chaser x1
Strengths & Weaknesses
Advantages
First Step
+1.99
Basketball IQ
+1.47
Athleticism
+1.09
Post Defense
+0.69
Defensive Rebounding
+0.42
Ball Handling
-2.84
Isolation Execution
-2.61
Playmaking
-2.60
Passing
-2.38
Off-Ball Defense
-2.14
Weaknesses
Ball Handling
-2.84
Isolation Execution
-2.61
Playmaking
-2.60
Passing
-2.38
Off-Ball Defense
-2.14
Exploitable Matchups (Denver Advantage)
Isolation Execution
Opp 11.0 vs Den 14.0
+2.98
Off-Ball Defense
Opp 11.9 vs Den 14.2
+2.26
Stealing
Opp 12.2 vs Den 14.0
+1.81
Denver Game Plan
1. ATTACK THE RIM: Weak rim protection (10.2 vs 10.9 lg avg). Feed interior scorers and drive aggressively.
2. ISO OPPORTUNITIES: Weak perimeter defense (12.3 vs 12.8 lg avg). Let wing creators attack 1-on-1.
3. CROWD THE LANE: Poor spacing (9.7 vs 11.4 lg avg). Play aggressive help defense — their shooters won't punish you.
Denver Edges
Shoot Off Dribble
+2.65
Off-Ball Defense
+2.26
On-Ball Perimeter Defense
+2.18
Rim Protection
+1.71
Stealing
+1.81
Denver Disadvantages
Foul Drawing
-2.72
Defensive Rebounding
-1.53
Offensive Rebounding
-1.38
Basketball IQ
-1.15
Recommended Defensive Settings
Intensity
Conservative
Focus
Balanced
Medium
Guard Screen Def
Under
Big Screen Def
Drop
Press
Never
Zone
Never
Emphasis (Pick 2)
1.
Protect The Rim
2PT scoring share 52%
2.
Box Out
Default conservative choice
Dual threat — strong inside (52%) and outside (48%)
Season Results
Home
20-22
Away
6-34
Last 10
3-7 (avg pt diff: -8.7)
Streak
L1
Best Win Streak
2
Worst Loss Streak
12