08-02-2020, 08:43 AM
Another shot creator is needed. The Rockets D basically looked like it was lining up for free throws when Luka had the ball at the end. With the lane that crowded, Luka’s greatest strength...getting to the basket...is negated. They are basically saying “you are welcome to jack up a long 3 or drive and dish and let Maxi/DFS/THJ or Seth beat us. We are happy to take our chances on that one.
Seth is a very valuable sixth man type. Maxi can play the 4 or 5 off the bench. DFS would be a fantastic Swiss Army knife off the bench. Unfortunately, none of those guys are 4th starters as they are being asked to be currently. We are two players away depending on who the two players are. One has to be a lock down defender and one has to be able to create their own shot.
Off topic, but worth keeping an eye on. The KP + Luka minutes were about the same as the minutes they played without the other (one was on the floor at all times). The KP + Luka minutes were neutral. The Luka w/o KP minutes were a plus and the KP w/o Luka minutes were a minus (KP was -11 on the night). That last lineup misses Brunson as KP and Brunson and KP and Curry work well together.
Seth is a very valuable sixth man type. Maxi can play the 4 or 5 off the bench. DFS would be a fantastic Swiss Army knife off the bench. Unfortunately, none of those guys are 4th starters as they are being asked to be currently. We are two players away depending on who the two players are. One has to be a lock down defender and one has to be able to create their own shot.
Off topic, but worth keeping an eye on. The KP + Luka minutes were about the same as the minutes they played without the other (one was on the floor at all times). The KP + Luka minutes were neutral. The Luka w/o KP minutes were a plus and the KP w/o Luka minutes were a minus (KP was -11 on the night). That last lineup misses Brunson as KP and Brunson and KP and Curry work well together.