11-11-2021, 11:35 AM
I see comments in various places to the effect that Kidd & co. are "playing in the sandbox" for the first 20-25 games, roughly the first 25% of the season. Ostensibly, this is to get a feel for who is capable of what and how the team functions in a new scheme and that they are OK with giving up a few wins to get through this time. Some of the goals are to get KP more involved and happier, get Luka's load down a bit so he's fresher late in games and see how the new guys fit.
However, everything looks pretty static to my eyes. Same starting lineup, pretty similar rotations, consistent inefficiencies. Lost to contender or near-contender teams. Won over lottery or short handed teams, but often not without a struggle. Nobody really believes the record. Actual team point diff is negative despite record.
Am I missing something here?
However, everything looks pretty static to my eyes. Same starting lineup, pretty similar rotations, consistent inefficiencies. Lost to contender or near-contender teams. Won over lottery or short handed teams, but often not without a struggle. Nobody really believes the record. Actual team point diff is negative despite record.
Am I missing something here?
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