Denver/Minnesota Game 4 Game thread

[omahen]

The problem with this idea is that role players aren't role players because they shoot a lower percentage, necessarily.  They are role players because they have limited shot creation skills.

If you leave role player Davis Bertans open for a lot of three-pointers, you will most likely pay, because he is an excellent shooter.

In my opinion, it's more a question of how well well our non-shot-creators will shoot.

PJ, DJJ and THJ are far from Bertans level of a shooter. THJ is roughly 38 % career shooter and he is the best of the bunch. OKC are obviously hoping this not so great shooters will not make enough shots. Just as they were hoping Lively will not make enough free throws. While THJ, Green and DJJ "delivered" as expected, PJ is the one far above his career makes so far. 

I could agree that leaving any average NBA shooter wiiiide open is not a great strategy, though. Worked for them in game 1, didn't work for them in next two.