Game 41 Dirkie Thread: THJ by a streak.

[DanSchwartzgan]

Tim with the parting gift.

Same with WCJ.  17 points in 18 minutes.

On the topic of the Dirkie, I’m struggling a bit.  Everyone contributed.  The team held its own in the Lawson/Curry minutes (wasn’t it interesting to see Lawson early to limit the THJ/Hardy minutes).  Hardy wasn’t outstanding, but that one three he hit came at an important time.  Maxi was -100 or so at one point, but made some very important defensive plays late that were difference makers.   I’ll differ from what others have written.  I like him better as a PF (especially with DJJ out).  His blitzing screens and Lively protecting the rim is a good look.

We got positive minutes from Powell and very positive minutes from Green and GWill (who frustrates me a lot).  It was great to have Lively back, but 6/12 and foul trouble probably isn’t Dirkie worthy compared to the standard he has set.  I think you kind of need this kind of performance from your star when the other star is out.  So, probably not Kyrie as good as he was.

I guess I’m not really having that much trouble then.  60% from three on 15 attempts and 10 of 10 FT’s is above and beyond.  I still saw plenty of defensive efforts I wasn’t pleased with, but I think he’s the obvious choice here.