10-31-2023, 10:14 AM
(10-31-2023, 09:49 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Through 3 games we are 2nd in Points per Game and first in O-Rating at 121.5. JKidd was quoted the other night as saying we are comfortable playing these games in the 120's.
What we don't know yet is whether this is our best play or simply playing to the level of our opponents. Need to see some games against better opponents to know.
This is honestly a huge development from Kidd. Last season a ton of us were screaming to give up on creating a strong defense and just win games by leaning into the offense so it's great to see us change that philosophy. 125-110 scores should be the formula for this roster if we continue this pace.
I would say the fact that these few games are effectively our preseason should mean we aren't playing our best ball yet but we'll find out in time how true that is. I really think we're working through things all game until Kidd puts in a closing lineup and then we turn it up and in those closing moments we have looked dominant.
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