CoolBreeze44 wrote:Can't explain this loss. I mean the defense wasn't good but it rarely is.
Tyus got abused. Really most of PG's did. KAT having to leave for a bit when he was on fire. Saric playing probably his worst game as a wolf. Wiggins reverting more to the Wiggins we all know and love(?). Strange rotations/subs. And the nail in the coffin: bone headed plays at the end of the game (Okogie, Rose, whoever slacked off Luka on that 3, Ryan Saunders for that terrible play that took so much time). Pretty straight forward
That's a good summary unfortunately, Sab...I don't disagree with any of your points. We played with a lot of heart, but just made too many dumb mistakes. Fun game to watch, but you just can't lose at home to Dallas.
Drives the game hits Brunson in the corner for a 3.
Hits a tough runner
Blows by rose and dunks it.
Hits a pull up contested 3 over KAT.
Man he is special
Yeah, I'd say this was him more winning the game than us losing it. I mean, we were pretty clutch too for most of the 4th, first with the comeback and then with some big shots by guys. Luka's 3 was an absolute killer. KAT guarded that as well as he could without fouling. And that runner too...KAT made a great contest on that one.
CoolBreeze44 wrote:Can't explain this loss. I mean the defense wasn't good but it rarely is.
Tyus got abused. Really most of PG's did. KAT having to leave for a bit when he was on fire. Saric playing probably his worst game as a wolf. Wiggins reverting more to the Wiggins we all know and love(?). Strange rotations/subs. And the nail in the coffin: bone headed plays at the end of the game (Okogie, Rose, whoever slacked off Luka on that 3, Ryan Saunders for that terrible play that took so much time). Pretty straight forward
JJ was a beast in PnR. They have shooters, were able to spread us out. I'd love to have a Powell and/or Kleber to play next to Kat.
JJ makes a lot of people look bad. Dude still can get where e wants to go when healthy...but you know a few years ago he sucked people wanted him gone. I wanted him to stay. The guy is averaging 20-10 this year per 36 and 10-5.5 in less than 20 mph. Yes it's inefficient shooting but still the guy can do some stuff. They probably should have put Tolliver out there but a chunk of time Dieng played DJ was ou there also.
Drives the game hits Brunson in the corner for a 3.
Hits a tough runner
Blows by rose and dunks it.
Hits a pull up contested 3 over KAT.
Man he is special
Yeah, I'd say this was him more winning the game than us losing it. I mean, we were pretty clutch too for most of the 4th, first with the comeback and then with some big shots by guys. Luka's 3 was an absolute killer. KAT guarded that as well as he could without fouling. And that runner too...KAT made a great contest on that one.
It's a big reason why losing this game sucks but It's also why There shouldn't be that much shame in the loss either. Luke is ahead of where I thought he might be by a little bit I am not all that surprised he is doing what he is doing.
Our defense isn't bad, but we just get demolished when teams put our pg and kat or dieng in pnr situations in the middle of the floor. Imo, that's the one thing we need to clean up, but don't know what we can do.
I know some people will rip Dario for not taking that corer 3 but he passed it up to Rose who was shooting the ball really well and over 40% from 3 for the season. He passed up an open shot for an open shot for a better shooter. Rose needed to be ready to shoot. Too bad he was so damn good down the stretch before that. Ryan supporting his guys saying they emphasize ball movement and Dario will make that shot next time. Dario has struggled offensively wifely the last few games after playing really well for a long stretch. He will get back to playing well on that end soon.
