01-16-2024, 02:59 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-16-2024, 03:29 PM by DanSchwartzgan.)
(01-15-2024, 10:50 PM)Hypermav Wrote: Tim with the parting gift.
Same with WCJ. 17 points in 18 minutes.
On the topic of the Dirkie, I’m struggling a bit. Everyone contributed. The team held its own in the Lawson/Curry minutes (wasn’t it interesting to see Lawson early to limit the THJ/Hardy minutes). Hardy wasn’t outstanding, but that one three he hit came at an important time. Maxi was -100 or so at one point, but made some very important defensive plays late that were difference makers. I’ll differ from what others have written. I like him better as a PF (especially with DJJ out). His blitzing screens and Lively protecting the rim is a good look.
We got positive minutes from Powell and very positive minutes from Green and GWill (who frustrates me a lot). It was great to have Lively back, but 6/12 and foul trouble probably isn’t Dirkie worthy compared to the standard he has set. I think you kind of need this kind of performance from your star when the other star is out. So, probably not Kyrie as good as he was.
I guess I’m not really having that much trouble then. 60% from three on 15 attempts and 10 of 10 FT’s is above and beyond. I still saw plenty of defensive efforts I wasn’t pleased with, but I think he’s the obvious choice here.