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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.

He better be because the Defense is giving up 116.3 per game (23rd) and the D-Rating is 112.8 (20th).

Pace is sixth and net rating is +8.7 (8th in the league).

Clutch record can make this work in the regular season (I think last night was another clutch game since we were up four until Josh put us up six at the 4:57 mark).  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.

I agree, it will be good to see some games against tougher opponents. This did happen last year where we played to the level of the opponents we played. I think that’s because we are offense heavy. Difference so far this year is we have the personnel to ratchet up the defense to close the game. I said this in the offseason, if we can keep the game close for 3 quarters, it’s up to Kyrie and Luka to bring it home. That matches their salary and status.

Now, if we can just get those 1st quarters figured out…I have a hunch that that is a Green not starting issue, otherwise we don’t have the personnel to fix it.