sjm34 wrote:As I am reading this thread, I am thinking that this was simply a case of a team getting hot, but I agree with Cool that we need to find ways to stop the bleeding. While Q pointed out two instances, and then stated we didn't have the firepower, wouldn't our game against Atlanta suggest the opposite. Or, at least point out that any team can go on runs. Isn't Wiggins going 3-4 reason to point out that he should have got more shots. Scoring 9-10 points in 5 minutes might not be an issue in and of itself, but it doesn't help the pace of the game when you are missing shots.
I myself, felt that this game was lost in the first half when the officials kept bailing out Faried, and basically turned what should have been a 30 point lead into a 15 at the half. I also don't understand Martin playing 40 minutes in a game when he was at best inefficient from an offensive standpoint. I think our coaches for the most part get too caught up in routines, rather than coaching the game in front of them. I am amazed at how little this team seems to go to the hot hand, or even worse, taking guys out when they are hot.
At the very least, this team is too young to have already stopped experimenting with line up changes. Start shuffling more line ups, particularly when we are playing poorly.
Yeah Q went to great lengths to illustrate what happened in a couple games, but my point was this has happened many times. I just don't have the time to statistically research every point I make to insure there are no holes in my arguments. If it's satisfying to discredit me by looking at small windows, I guess all I can say is go for it. I offer opinions based on what I see. I hope all continue to read and respond as they see fit.