05-22-2024, 10:59 PM
Great, great team effort. For the first time all year, I’m starting to think we could bring home this year’s Larry. Obvious candidates are any of the big 4. Kyrie early. Luka late. Lively whenever he was on the floor. PJ with terrific defense. All good choices.
But as far as raising their level of play, I’m going with one of the fellas who really surprised me.
Key to this game from my seat, and perhaps the series, Minny only plays 8 guys. Period. Thought the game plan tonight was to throw 10 at their 8 and wear em down first half. Crucial to that, the efficient performances of 2 unlikely heroes.
THJ, who can’t buy a bucket any longer, played 10 good minutes without a FG attempt, grabbed 4 rebounds and a steal, and finished +7 on the evening. If you didn’t notice, it’s probably because none of us has ever seen this player before. Ever.
In similar form, Jaden Hardy went 1 for 2 from the field in his 9 minutes. That likewise doesn’t qualify as chucking. He also dished 4 assists, grabbed a board and a steal, and finished +4.
Those are big contributors. I’m voting Party.
But as far as raising their level of play, I’m going with one of the fellas who really surprised me.
Key to this game from my seat, and perhaps the series, Minny only plays 8 guys. Period. Thought the game plan tonight was to throw 10 at their 8 and wear em down first half. Crucial to that, the efficient performances of 2 unlikely heroes.
THJ, who can’t buy a bucket any longer, played 10 good minutes without a FG attempt, grabbed 4 rebounds and a steal, and finished +7 on the evening. If you didn’t notice, it’s probably because none of us has ever seen this player before. Ever.
In similar form, Jaden Hardy went 1 for 2 from the field in his 9 minutes. That likewise doesn’t qualify as chucking. He also dished 4 assists, grabbed a board and a steal, and finished +4.
Those are big contributors. I’m voting Party.
Pessimism doesn’t make you smart, just pessimistic.
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