10-28-2023, 08:44 AM
As I said in the last poll, when I gave the Dirkie to Lively, "....Luka will have many more and better nights. He will get his Dirkie's...". There's no way to build up excitement as I reveal the player who won my Dirkie. Second game of the season--it's Luka all the way. Exciting game--in a way--but it underscores the fact that Luka needs some help!
Some observations:
Kyrie Irving had a fairly bad shooting night...even with 17 points. If you're not shooting well you need to contribute in other ways. KI had 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and no turnovers. At least a little pearl in a rotten oyster...
THJ also had a putrid shooting night. Yeah, yeah...19 points, but--37% from the field. Each miss is basically a turnover. You can take it to the bank that THJ is going to shoot no matter how tight the defense is. It would be nice if he could involve, or setup, another player more than he does. Shot selection would help him immensely.
Where was Lively? Did Kidd say something about match ups? I don't know...
I've never been as down on Dwight Powell as many on this forum. I don't think he should be a starter, but when he does come in he gives it all, and usually doesn't hurt the team. 13 minutes, 11 points, 100% shooting.
Josh Green had a bad shooting night. Notice a pattern here? We can almost plug in any name before: ...bad shooting night. I expect more from JG. He has the tools. I guess somebody needs to show him how to use them. This is probably a multifaceted problem. Hopefully it can--will--be cured.
Dante Exum is going to have a hard time finding minutes to play--but I think he can help when he does.
The rest of the team did so little I almost can't remember their names...
Some observations:
Kyrie Irving had a fairly bad shooting night...even with 17 points. If you're not shooting well you need to contribute in other ways. KI had 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and no turnovers. At least a little pearl in a rotten oyster...
THJ also had a putrid shooting night. Yeah, yeah...19 points, but--37% from the field. Each miss is basically a turnover. You can take it to the bank that THJ is going to shoot no matter how tight the defense is. It would be nice if he could involve, or setup, another player more than he does. Shot selection would help him immensely.
Where was Lively? Did Kidd say something about match ups? I don't know...
I've never been as down on Dwight Powell as many on this forum. I don't think he should be a starter, but when he does come in he gives it all, and usually doesn't hurt the team. 13 minutes, 11 points, 100% shooting.
Josh Green had a bad shooting night. Notice a pattern here? We can almost plug in any name before: ...bad shooting night. I expect more from JG. He has the tools. I guess somebody needs to show him how to use them. This is probably a multifaceted problem. Hopefully it can--will--be cured.
Dante Exum is going to have a hard time finding minutes to play--but I think he can help when he does.
The rest of the team did so little I almost can't remember their names...