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Coach Tiago Splitter discusses open shots and playmaking for team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 11:41 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Coach Tiago Splitter discusses open shots and playmaking for team
Summary

Coach Tiago Splitter expressed his support for shooter Buddy Hield's role on the team, emphasizing that players should take open shots. He highlighted that surrounding the team with effective shooters like Hield and Powell creates opportunities for other players, including Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis, Nic Claxton, Tre Jones, and Josh Giddey, to penetrate the paint and improve overall offensive performance. The team's strategy focuses on maximizing shooting potential to enhance scoring chances in upcoming games.

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  • •Tiago Splitter advocates for open three-point shooting.
  • •Buddy Hield and Powell influence offensive spacing.
  • •Players like Caleb Wilson and Nic Claxton benefit from shooters.
  • •Team strategy centers on maximizing shooting potential.
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  • 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — “I like good threes,” coach Tiago Splitter said of …
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