HALLELUKA: Luka Clinches All-NBA 1st team. 4th in 5 years

[DanSchwartzgan]

Of course, the strategy is totally dependent on Brunson, Curry and Wright holding down the fort late 3rd and early 4th.  Those minutes are critical.  Otherwise, Luka can't rest up for the stretch run.

They're getting a lot of burn to do just that, and getting better at it. I think this issue of KP being out and resting Luka has helped the rest of the roster (or at least the 7-man crew of THJ, DFS, Powell, Maxi, Curry, Wright, and Brunson) grow in confidence and competence.

Interesting...if you check the January Game Logs your theory holds up really well for Curry and Maxi especially.  Powell has been a little bit better (mostly FG% and scoring).  DFS and THJ have also been a little better than previous months, but not a ton.  What struck me is Wright and Brunson have been brutal in January...especially Brunson.