08-22-2020, 11:02 AM
(08-22-2020, 10:08 AM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: The issue with THJ at SG (and any combo of DFS, Maxi, Seth KP and Powell filling out the starting lineup) is there is no playmaking. The most recent Lowe Post podcast talks about the cat and mouse game being played between Dallas and LAC as it relates to defending Luka. Note that there is no mention of even thinking about anyone else. As good as Luka is, that is just too predictable. You have to give opposing D's something else to think about (other than who to cheat off of).A very good point. I think we saw that in spades in Game Three. If the defense can limit Luka, and the shooters aren't making them pay, there is just nowhere else to go. With the Clips' clogging the passing lane, it was tough for Luka to even get good shots for the other guys. Weirdly, it was almost better if he was off the floor in that circumstance, since the ball was less apt to get stuck with no good outlets for moving it. Rick needs to figure something out, although he's got only so much to work with at this point in time.