« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2   Go Down

Author Topic: Some Thoughts for Sunday  (Read 2195 times)

0 Members and 0 Guests are viewing this topic.

Some Thoughts for Sunday
« on: April 22, 2016, 11:08:36 PM »

Offline jpotter33

  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 51957
  • Tommy Points: 3186
- Excellent, excellent offensive game from IT tonight, but we can't depend on him going for 40 every night to win. We're REALLY going to need KO back by Sunday, because without him we're essentially without 40 points a night with Bradley and KO out and Crowder virtually useless offensively.

- I want to see Smart on Teague more when he's in the game. The little bit that he was on him tonight, Teague was limited. When we did put him on Teague, IT was on Baze, and they didn't take advantage of it. So I really want to see that more in the coming games, because Teague and Schroeder's penetration has hurt us much more than Korver. And IT and Turner just can't stop them.

- I really liked Steven's rotation tonight, because he finally allowed our big remaining 6 (JJ, Crowder, AJ, ET, IT, and Smart) to play big minutes, and Sullinger (11), Hunter (7), and Rozier (16) only received limited minutes. KO would help us enormously, because that's a lot of minutes for Amir the rest of the series if we stick to this rotation.

- We went back to switching a lot of stuff, and I'm still not a fan of it, though we didn't get burned nearly as much tonight as we have previously when we switched everything. Having JJ in there instead of Sully makes that more possible.
Logged
Recovering Joe Skeptic, but inching towards a relapse.
Re: Some Thoughts for Sunday
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2016, 11:12:06 PM »

Offline Vox_Populi

  • Antoine Walker
  • ****
  • Posts: 4468
  • Tommy Points: 346
Quote from: jpotter33 on April 22, 2016, 11:08:36 PM
- I really liked Steven's rotation tonight, because he finally allowed our big remaining 6 (JJ, Crowder, AJ, ET, IT, and Smart) to play big minutes, and Sullinger (11), Hunter (7), and Rozier (16) only received limited minutes. KO would help us enormously, because that's a lot of minutes for Amir the rest of the series if we stick to this rotation.
I agree with the rotations too. He also didn't bother putting in Zeller. But looking at Sully's minutes...what on Earth has happened to him? He was better tonight, but I don't understand. At least Crowder is playing hurt.
Logged
Re: Some Thoughts for Sunday
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2016, 11:20:46 PM »

Offline dwoumn

  • The Green Kornet
  • Posts: 84
  • Tommy Points: 8
Quote from: Vox_Populi on April 22, 2016, 11:12:06 PM
Quote from: jpotter33 on April 22, 2016, 11:08:36 PM
- I really liked Steven's rotation tonight, because he finally allowed our big remaining 6 (JJ, Crowder, AJ, ET, IT, and Smart) to play big minutes, and Sullinger (11), Hunter (7), and Rozier (16) only received limited minutes. KO would help us enormously, because that's a lot of minutes for Amir the rest of the series if we stick to this rotation.
I agree with the rotations too. He also didn't bother putting in Zeller. But looking at Sully's minutes...what on Earth has happened to him? He was better tonight, but I don't understand. At least Crowder is playing hurt.

He doesn't match up well defensively against Hoford nor Millsap. It's hard for Coach Stevens to play him when he's getting beat defensively. On offense, if he's not hitting his mid range or getting offensive rebounds, he isn't helpful on that end of the floor. Sully has an array of post moves but the C's hardly establish the post much in Coach Stevens offense.
Logged
Re: Some Thoughts for Sunday
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2016, 11:21:34 PM »

Offline Smart457

  • Al Horford
  • Posts: 424
  • Tommy Points: 23
You have to switch when you go that small since most guys are quick enough to handle any of those switches.
Logged
Re: Some Thoughts for Sunday
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2016, 11:22:44 PM »

Offline jpotter33

  • James Naismith
  • *********************************
  • Posts: 51957
  • Tommy Points: 3186
Quote from: dwoumn on April 22, 2016, 11:20:46 PM
Quote from: Vox_Populi on April 22, 2016, 11:12:06 PM
Quote from: jpotter33 on April 22, 2016, 11:08:36 PM
- I really liked Steven's rotation tonight, because he finally allowed our big remaining 6 (JJ, Crowder, AJ, ET, IT, and Smart) to play big minutes, and Sullinger (11), Hunter (7), and Rozier (16) only received limited minutes. KO would help us enormously, because that's a lot of minutes for Amir the rest of the series if we stick to this rotation.
I agree with the rotations too. He also didn't bother putting in Zeller. But looking at Sully's minutes...what on Earth has happened to him? He was better tonight, but I don't understand. At least Crowder is playing hurt.

He doesn't match up well defensively against Hoford nor Millsap. It's hard for Coach Stevens to play him when he's getting beat defensively. On offense, if he's not hitting his mid range or getting offensive rebounds, he isn't helpful on that end of the floor. Sully has an array of post moves but the C's hardly establish the post much in Coach Stevens offense.

Yep. He's almost worthless in this series, especially because he can't even board well with the more athletic guys he's playing against. He was guarding Milsap a couple of times tonight, and he was absolutely destroyed by him. Zeller probably wouldn't be any better, though his offense might be better than Sully's right now.
Logged
Recovering Joe Skeptic, but inching towards a relapse.
Re: Some Thoughts for Sunday
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2016, 11:31:06 PM »

Offline Vox_Populi

  • Antoine Walker
  • ****
  • Posts: 4468
  • Tommy Points: 346
Quote from: dwoumn on April 22, 2016, 11:20:46 PM
Quote from: Vox_Populi on April 22, 2016, 11:12:06 PM
Quote from: jpotter33 on April 22, 2016, 11:08:36 PM
- I really liked Steven's rotation tonight, because he finally allowed our big remaining 6 (JJ, Crowder, AJ, ET, IT, and Smart) to play big minutes, and Sullinger (11), Hunter (7), and Rozier (16) only received limited minutes. KO would help us enormously, because that's a lot of minutes for Amir the rest of the series if we stick to this rotation.
I agree with the rotations too. He also didn't bother putting in Zeller. But looking at Sully's minutes...what on Earth has happened to him? He was better tonight, but I don't understand. At least Crowder is playing hurt.

He doesn't match up well defensively against Hoford nor Millsap. It's hard for Coach Stevens to play him when he's getting beat defensively. On offense, if he's not hitting his mid range or getting offensive rebounds, he isn't helpful on that end of the floor. Sully has an array of post moves but the C's hardly establish the post much in Coach Stevens offense.
Yeah..I agree they're too fast for him, but he just seems extra bad. He's not even rebounding like usual.
Logged
Re: Some Thoughts for Sunday
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2016, 11:49:57 PM »

Offline saltlover

  • Frank Ramsey
  • ************
  • Posts: 12490
  • Tommy Points: 2619
I also like the rotations, although I thought Hunter looked out of place.  Rozier is useful tho, and can hopefully soak up a few more minutes for IT, Smart and Turner.

It's probably because he's the new toy, but if Olynyk is out again, I wouldn't mind seeing what Holland can do with the 7 minutes we gave to Hunter.
Logged
Re: Some Thoughts for Sunday
« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2016, 12:25:54 AM »

Online SparzWizard

  • Dennis Johnson
  • ******************
  • Posts: 18913
  • Tommy Points: 1119
I don't think IT4 is going to be playing Sunday because of potential suspension for hitting Schroeder's head...sigh.
Logged


#FireJoe
#JTJB (Just Trade Jaylen Brown) 2022 - 2025
I am the Master of Panic.
Re: Some Thoughts for Sunday
« Reply #8 on: April 23, 2016, 12:28:38 AM »

Offline max215

  • Don Nelson
  • ********
  • Posts: 8448
  • Tommy Points: 624
Quote from: SparzWizard on April 23, 2016, 12:25:54 AM
I don't think IT4 is going to be playing Sunday because of potential suspension for hitting Schroeder's head...sigh.

If IT is suspended would it even be worth watching? We'd lose by 40.
Logged
Isaiah, you were lightning in a bottle.

DKC Clippers
Re: Some Thoughts for Sunday
« Reply #9 on: April 23, 2016, 12:29:26 AM »

Online SparzWizard

  • Dennis Johnson
  • ******************
  • Posts: 18913
  • Tommy Points: 1119
Quote from: max215 on April 23, 2016, 12:28:38 AM
Quote from: SparzWizard on April 23, 2016, 12:25:54 AM
I don't think IT4 is going to be playing Sunday because of potential suspension for hitting Schroeder's head...sigh.

If IT is suspended would it even be worth watching? We'd lose by 40.

And then come back and win by 40 in Atlanta Game 5, win Game 6, and Game 7.  ;D

/justdreaming
Logged


#FireJoe
#JTJB (Just Trade Jaylen Brown) 2022 - 2025
I am the Master of Panic.
Re: Some Thoughts for Sunday
« Reply #10 on: April 23, 2016, 12:29:49 AM »

Offline hwangjini_1

  • Dennis Johnson
  • ******************
  • Posts: 18203
  • Tommy Points: 2748
  • bammokja
starting jerbko and turner was good. turner was the ball handler and that gave IT some space.

but the key was that jerebko and others were hitting 3 pointers early on. CBS schemes got them open shots and they made them. in the second half the got away from that game plan and they seemed to lack confidence in their shots.

i think jerekbo, rozier, and hunter in the corners, combined with prayers, may open up the floor again.

by the way, has anyone seen how turner is hitting corner threes lately. put him there as well.
Logged
I believe Gandhi is the only person who knew about real democracy — not democracy as the right to go and buy what you want, but democracy as the responsibility to be accountable to everyone around you. Democracy begins with freedom from hunger, freedom from unemployment, freedom from fear, and freedom from hatred.
- Vandana Shiva
Re: Some Thoughts for Sunday
« Reply #11 on: April 23, 2016, 12:33:57 AM »

Offline green2k16

  • Xavier Tillman
  • Posts: 33
  • Tommy Points: 2
none of this matters if we dont have isaiah. please no suspension
Logged
Re: Some Thoughts for Sunday
« Reply #12 on: April 23, 2016, 12:51:06 AM »

Offline jambr380

  • K.C. Jones
  • *************
  • Posts: 13770
  • Tommy Points: 2061
  • Sometimes there's no sane reason for optimism
That wasn't a real hit. Sure he swung and made contact with his head, but it was slow and not out of anger. He looked like he was more just instigating Schroder (and he succeeded). I said it in the game thread, but Perk wasn't suspended last year for a much more egregious hit and JR Smith's was like something out of the UFC.

Also, it would be really bad for ratings if they suspended IT - they would need to be making an example out of him which would be odd after such a fantastic game.
« Last Edit: April 23, 2016, 01:04:34 AM by jambr380 »
Logged
Re: Some Thoughts for Sunday
« Reply #13 on: April 23, 2016, 12:51:57 AM »

Offline Smitty77

  • NCE
  • Ray Allen
  • ***
  • Posts: 3063
  • Tommy Points: 269
WHY would the NBA want to suspend IT?  How does that benefit them??

But, Adam Silver ALLOWS Mike Scott to play for the Hawks all year and in the playoffs even though he admitted having MDMA and pot in his car prior to the season!!!

Make PERFECT sense to me!!!

Without Scott, who will likely spend half a decade minimum in jail, the Hawks do NOT win Game 1.

Smitty77
Logged
Re: Some Thoughts for Sunday
« Reply #14 on: April 23, 2016, 12:59:33 AM »

Offline D Dub

  • NCE
  • Ray Allen
  • ***
  • Posts: 3123
  • Tommy Points: 251
Dwayne Wade broke Rondo's arm in half once, didn't even pick up a foul much less a suspension ...
Logged
Pages: [1] 2   Go Up
« previous next »