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Brooklyn Nets: Week 3 Coach Analysis

By Brandon Jefferson

Feb 13, 2015; New York, NY, USA; World Team head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Atlanta Hawks (left) instructs World Team guard Andrew Wiggins of the Minnesota Timberwolves (22) during the second half against the U.S. Team at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2015; New York, NY, USA; World Team head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Atlanta Hawks (left) instructs World Team guard Andrew Wiggins of the Minnesota Timberwolves (22) during the second half against the U.S. Team at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 19, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Sean Kilpatrick (6) drives to the basket during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Sean Kilpatrick (6) drives to the basket during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Breakdown: Sean Kilpatrick

With Lin and Whitehead both missing extended time lately, the Nets had to turn to an unlikely source as their starting point guard: Sean Kilpatrick. The sharpshooting wing was suddenly forced into becoming the team’s de facto point guard.

Kilpatrick performed admirably; he had some previous experience running the show with Brooklyn’s Summer League teams. Not only was he playing a new position, but he was thrust into a new spot in the Nets’ rotation. He went from one of the first substitutes off the bench to the starting point guard.

In his reserve role, Kilpatrick averaged 16.6 points per game, shot 45.7 percent from the field and 38.7 percent from three, posted a plus/minus of plus 7.9, and played 26.4 minutes per game.

As the starting point guard, those numbers have dropped across the board for the Cincinnati alum. He’s averaging 11.5 points per game, shooting 34.7 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from three, and has a plus/minus of minus 13.6 while playing 24.4 minutes per game.

Here’s a breakdown of some of the key offensive stats with Kilpatrick serving as the starting point guard:

  • Shooting down 41.3% FG and 29.6 3FG%
  • 4.5 attempts in 6.9 MPG in 6 games
  • Offensive Rating (ORtg) 111 vs TEAM ORtg 102.4
  • Pace up from 101 to 106