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[QUOTE="RF2044, post: 1979371, member: 40"]
All correct -- right now, we're seeing systemic issues that are plaguing offensive execution.  This wasn't just a function of facing a good defensive squad.  The difference IMO is whether the issues are correctable -- and most of the stuff discussed in this thread IS correctable, and was more attributable to us not doing the right things when SC made things difficult by turning the game into a scrum.

My two favorite players on this team are Howard and Gillon -- and I hold BOTH of these two responsible.  They are capable of playing a LOT better, and need to do a much better job of getting the team to play as a cohesive unit when things slow into a half court game.  To date, neither of these guys has demonstrated the capacity to do so.  That's the difference between a guard who can make a flashy pass in transition versus a LEAD GUARD who can be counted upon to steady the ship when things go sideways.

I still love this team's potential.  I love our personnel, limitations / warts and all.  I KNOW that they are capable of much, much more than we saw on Saturday.  Unfortunately, just rolling out a bunch of talented players doesn't necessarily mean that they'll play well together or have complimentary chemistry.  I'm nervous about the way the offense has developed through our first seven contests -- and that our early success may have been somewhat fools gold, given our struggles to execute a functional half court offense.
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