2021-2022 MAVS NEWS: 4th in West | WCF loss [ARCHIVED]

[TXBamanut]

Well, so here's the issue, then (I think):

HOW they're getting them is new, in many cases. Not all, as much of Luka/Brunson generated offense is similar, but many. 

If, as I think you're suggesting, Kidd's tweaks to the offensive approach are working BETTER than what was done in the past, then the shooting is probably just a matter of rhythm. In other words, the players not all expecting the plays to end the way they are ending...being organized and ready to shoot, etc. 

If you're correct (at least with what I think you're suggesting) then there's really not much to worry about. The shooters will start hitting shots as they get more comfortable with how things are working. IF that's really the situation. 

I think I at least partially agree, so I'm not freaking out as much as some. I'm not sure I totally agree that the team is getting a higher volume of what I'd consider good shots, however.

I kind of am suggesting that this is at least a fair and reasonable possibility.

I mean, we're getting more wide open shots.
We're getting more open shots.
Our better shooters are also getting more open and wide open shots.
We have upgraded some of the positions with historically better shooters.

Ergo...suggesting that we aren't in as big of a pickle as some think is quite possible.

To me, this is part of the reason that I'm not panicking AND it's also why I think this part of the schedule was an excellent time to experience these adjusting issues.  Couple that with the fact that at least to the eye test, I think we are better defensively.

I'd expect the rest of the season to get better, and I think Kidd is on the right track and I also think KP isn't trash and we don't need to blow the team up and go lottery, like a lot of impatient and unwise fans suggest.

I could be wrong, but I don't think I'm betting on a winning the Powerball sized occurrence to happen to be right either.