11-17-2019, 02:15 AM
This was a team win if ever there was one. Dirkie to the whole team. Maybe RC gets the write in for this? Ultimately, I voted for Maxi. His defensive versatility was in full force tonight. He was all over Siakam, and the fact that he had the worst night of the season is a key reason we win this game.
KP's shooting was still off, but he played good d and WORKED HARD all game. Career night on the boards, and he was even diving for loose balls on the floor. Wow.
Luka's dedication to taking the ball to the lane was critical to this win. Lived at the line and I felt like it just was body blow after body blow to TOR. Nice game and I hope to see more of this. If so, those 3pt looks for Seth/Kleber/DFS/THJ/Wright/KP are going to keep getting better and better as teams HAVE to collapse to stop the onslaught!
Wright's game was understated but he was killing it. Always had his hands busy for steals - think he had 3-4 - and was a bright spot on a bench unit that wasn't that great tonight.
Seth was the main beneficiary of Luka's onslaught in the paint. THIS is how 3pt shooting is supposed to work. Seth is weaponized when the defense has to collapse. Also had some good defense in this one and made a nice drive. If he can be this active/aggressive then we are going to be happy with him as the starter!
DFS also had an understated game, but he was a defensive force/glue guy. Moved the ball well and moved WITHOUT the ball well. If he makes more of those open shots, this game is a blowout. If he doesn't make them going forward, he is going to be the designated player the other team just ignores. He has to make some shots to keep the defense honest!
THJ was truly terrible tonight. I think his worst game of the season. It bears specific mention because for the first time, I was legitimately thinking of not caring about his trade value and giving him a DNP to get someone else some time to develop. This may be rock bottom from him imo. It was painful seeing him out there tonight. Brunson or JJax could have used some more run - I feel like RC is losing JB.
KP's shooting was still off, but he played good d and WORKED HARD all game. Career night on the boards, and he was even diving for loose balls on the floor. Wow.
Luka's dedication to taking the ball to the lane was critical to this win. Lived at the line and I felt like it just was body blow after body blow to TOR. Nice game and I hope to see more of this. If so, those 3pt looks for Seth/Kleber/DFS/THJ/Wright/KP are going to keep getting better and better as teams HAVE to collapse to stop the onslaught!
Wright's game was understated but he was killing it. Always had his hands busy for steals - think he had 3-4 - and was a bright spot on a bench unit that wasn't that great tonight.
Seth was the main beneficiary of Luka's onslaught in the paint. THIS is how 3pt shooting is supposed to work. Seth is weaponized when the defense has to collapse. Also had some good defense in this one and made a nice drive. If he can be this active/aggressive then we are going to be happy with him as the starter!
DFS also had an understated game, but he was a defensive force/glue guy. Moved the ball well and moved WITHOUT the ball well. If he makes more of those open shots, this game is a blowout. If he doesn't make them going forward, he is going to be the designated player the other team just ignores. He has to make some shots to keep the defense honest!
THJ was truly terrible tonight. I think his worst game of the season. It bears specific mention because for the first time, I was legitimately thinking of not caring about his trade value and giving him a DNP to get someone else some time to develop. This may be rock bottom from him imo. It was painful seeing him out there tonight. Brunson or JJax could have used some more run - I feel like RC is losing JB.