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JoeySimz
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As some of you made it sound. Well, the shooting was god awful but we got a lot of good looks.
What I saw was a struggling team play with better defensive intensity, rebound the ball better, miss a ton of open looks and continue to be a real work in progress on the offensive end.
In the first half about 5 shots rimmed out. We got good looks and just missed. Midway through the second half (maybe 7:57) we had another major shooting lull and didn't score for a long time. (Btw, did anyone else notice we were stuck on 44 forever while they made their comeback? And never got the lead back) No matter how simple or non-existent you may think our offensive scheme is, I saw a ton of opportunity that players simply are not taking advantage of.
I actually thought the game plan was good. Against the zone, we got the ball around the perimeter and made the zone move but we missed shots. Frankie and Johnny had wide open misses. White came off curls, got his looks and missed. Lydon did the fake screen and roll and missed. They were open looks. I don't remember any of the shots being way off except the Gillon airball. Lydon claimed the high post and the guards got him the ball. He was not good shooting/operating from there and often passed back out or missed. Frank had some good passes but didn't make shots or convert his drives. Tyus and Gillon were still hesitant putting the ball on the floor even though that is what they have been asked to do. Even against m2m when the staff instructed Lydon to post up the smaller defender, our guards failed to get him the ball. As with Robey, his game is not driving to the basket from 15 feet.
So, it's obvious we need to have more offensive production from somewhere other than the 3point line. That's exactly why coach had Roberson playing less and DC playing more. Chukwu is on the bench and Tyus is on the floor. Tyus needs to slash more. Gillon needs to feed guys for dunks instead of attempting a crazy reverse. Frank needs to make layups. Etc. Coleman can't be the only one doing damage on the interior.
Speaking of, Coleman was a beast tonight. He more than held his own against 3-4 taller dudes. He played smart position basketball and I only noticed him put it too low once. He was scored on twice when he failed to get up quick on the shooter in the high post. Otherwise, very decent game. Made mid range shots, post moves, and got to the line. Nice assist for a 3 out of a double team too. Thought Lydon was a man on interior d and the boards too.
There's even more negativity after this one. Criticism, good. Can we do without the lynch mob after every loss? So much unhealthy resentment and hatred towards jb and staff and even some of the players. (Is this what you guys mean by board meltdown?)
Long season. It's a work in progress.
What I saw was a struggling team play with better defensive intensity, rebound the ball better, miss a ton of open looks and continue to be a real work in progress on the offensive end.
In the first half about 5 shots rimmed out. We got good looks and just missed. Midway through the second half (maybe 7:57) we had another major shooting lull and didn't score for a long time. (Btw, did anyone else notice we were stuck on 44 forever while they made their comeback? And never got the lead back) No matter how simple or non-existent you may think our offensive scheme is, I saw a ton of opportunity that players simply are not taking advantage of.
I actually thought the game plan was good. Against the zone, we got the ball around the perimeter and made the zone move but we missed shots. Frankie and Johnny had wide open misses. White came off curls, got his looks and missed. Lydon did the fake screen and roll and missed. They were open looks. I don't remember any of the shots being way off except the Gillon airball. Lydon claimed the high post and the guards got him the ball. He was not good shooting/operating from there and often passed back out or missed. Frank had some good passes but didn't make shots or convert his drives. Tyus and Gillon were still hesitant putting the ball on the floor even though that is what they have been asked to do. Even against m2m when the staff instructed Lydon to post up the smaller defender, our guards failed to get him the ball. As with Robey, his game is not driving to the basket from 15 feet.
So, it's obvious we need to have more offensive production from somewhere other than the 3point line. That's exactly why coach had Roberson playing less and DC playing more. Chukwu is on the bench and Tyus is on the floor. Tyus needs to slash more. Gillon needs to feed guys for dunks instead of attempting a crazy reverse. Frank needs to make layups. Etc. Coleman can't be the only one doing damage on the interior.
Speaking of, Coleman was a beast tonight. He more than held his own against 3-4 taller dudes. He played smart position basketball and I only noticed him put it too low once. He was scored on twice when he failed to get up quick on the shooter in the high post. Otherwise, very decent game. Made mid range shots, post moves, and got to the line. Nice assist for a 3 out of a double team too. Thought Lydon was a man on interior d and the boards too.
There's even more negativity after this one. Criticism, good. Can we do without the lynch mob after every loss? So much unhealthy resentment and hatred towards jb and staff and even some of the players. (Is this what you guys mean by board meltdown?)
Long season. It's a work in progress.
