Why can't Phoenix attack Nikola Jokic's defense?

Summary by Krater

This video analyzes how the Denver Nuggets' defensive scheme traps and hedges against Phoenix Suns' pick-and-rolls, forcing them into midrange shots and creating turnovers.

From the video

Answers: How do the Denver Nuggets defend pick-and-rolls against the Phoenix Suns?

• Denver Nuggets defense
• Nikola Jokic pick and roll defense
• Phoenix Suns offense
• midrange shot frequency in playoffs

What it concludes

• Denver's hedging and trapping strategy forces the Phoenix Suns into taking a very high volume of midrange shots.
• Phoenix takes nearly half their shots from the midrange against Denver, which is a total outlier in the league.
• Denver's flexible defense and versatile personnel protect Nikola Jokic while creating problems for the Suns' lead scorers.