I didn't get to watch the first half but it looks like Gerald started, played only 7 minutes for the game and recorded 0's across the stat sheet with 1 TO. He finished -13.
It sounds like the whole team out lethargic and let themselves get into a big hole early so maybe I can't pin Green's play entirely on him. But isn't his place in the starting lineup supposed to give the team the jolt that keeps that kind of start from happening?
Jaylen closed out the game with the starters and gave some good minutes. Maybe Stevens lets Gerald avenge his slow start tonight with another start on Tuesday but I also wouldn't be surprised to see Jaylen pick up a start either.
Amir and JJ didn't have much of an impact on today's game.
I think it depends upon whether or not Morris is back, though with how bad that looked I'd be really surprised if he's back before we go back to Washington.
If he doesn't play, then I could see Green, Jaylen, or Smart starting. I think he'll keep Smart in the second unit to continue running the bench, but with Jaylen's play today he might get the nod. He plays so much better with the starters that it should work out with his ability to switch onto everyone.
If he does play, I don't see how Brad can go small again. That simply didn't work when Morris was in, and though he didn't hit many shots, he was able to get easy shots that he'll probably hit next time. I still hope that JJ starts if Morris plays. That gives us the best matchup defensively for him.
But for the love of God no more KO/JJ pairings out there.
All makes sense. You saw Brad make that quick correction and put Amir back in once Morris took the size advantage. That said, I assume Morris will not play game 2, then going to Green might be the choice. As good as Jaylen was this game, not sure he has earned a playoff starting role, JMO.
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