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Q12543 wrote:Thanks for the report Lip. Man, watching that game you could see how a different coach might take a completely different approach with this roster and make it into one of the faster paced teams in the league.

Instead, we're 20th in pace of play. This is due to Sam's decision to start a very defensive-oriented lineup with a couple of old dudes that aren't going to get out and sprint. Also, we have a young wing in Andrew Wiggins who until very recently, was a reluctant runner. It's nice to see him get out and sprint - he's getting rewarded for it.

This could have been a much more fun team to watch if a different approach was taken, but part of me wonders if the old-man-half-court starting 5 will pay dividends in the future, as it really forces Towns and Wiggins into featured roles while also giving them a master class in team defense.

BizarroJerry wrote:

Q12543 wrote:Thanks for the report Lip. Man, watching that game you could see how a different coach might take a completely different approach with this roster and make it into one of the faster paced teams in the league.

Instead, we're 20th in pace of play. This is due to Sam's decision to start a very defensive-oriented lineup with a couple of old dudes that aren't going to get out and sprint. Also, we have a young wing in Andrew Wiggins who until very recently, was a reluctant runner. It's nice to see him get out and sprint - he's getting rewarded for it.

This could have been a much more fun team to watch if a different approach was taken, but part of me wonders if the old-man-half-court starting 5 will pay dividends in the future, as it really forces Towns and Wiggins into featured roles while also giving them a master class in team defense.

We're 20th in pace of play? WTF?? We're losing on fast break points and 3 pointers. Maybe Sammich is seeing the light here, best D is a good O face! O.O.OHHHHH!!!