11-01-2023, 12:00 PM
(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.
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.
Our opponents are shooting 40% from 3 on us. Poor D or just streaky shooting? Either way, hafta think that coming down to league average is a huge component of our formula for success.
Pessimism doesn’t make you smart, just pessimistic.